Independence Day by Richard Ford
A Frank Bascombe Novel
"Independence Day" is a story about a middle-aged real estate agent named Frank Bascombe, who is going through a mid-life crisis during the Fourth of July weekend. The novel delves into Frank's struggles with his career, his troubled relationship with his son, his romantic life, and his existential questions about life and his place in the world. The narrative is a reflection on the American Dream, the pursuit of happiness, and the complexities of modern life.
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- Published
- 1995
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 451
- Original Language
- English
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(3.5)
- Alternate Titles
- None
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- 1,000 Books to Read Before You Die: A Life-Changing List (1,000 Books to Read Before You Die(Book))
- 1000 Novels Everyone Must Read (The Guardian)
- 500 Must Read Books (The Daily Telegraph)
- As if You Don't Have Enough to Read, Fiction Edition (New York Times)
- Harenberg Buch der 1000 Bücher (Harenberg Buch der 1000 Bücher)
- NY Times Editors Choice 1990-1999 (NY Times)
- "Our Readable Century", The Best Books of the 20th Century -- Honorable Mention ( January Magazine)
- PEN/Faulkner Award for Fiction (PEN/Faulkner)
- Pulitzer Prize for Fiction (Pulitzer Prize)
- What Is the Best Work of American Fiction of the Last 25 Years? (New York Times)