The Golden State by Lydia Kiesling
In this poignant and introspective novel, a young mother named Daphne escapes the pressures of her life in San Francisco by fleeing to a remote trailer park in the high desert of California with her toddler daughter, Honey. As she grapples with the complexities of motherhood, isolation, and her husband's immigration struggles, Daphne finds herself on a journey of self-discovery and resilience. The narrative beautifully captures the tension between the desire for connection and the need for solitude, set against the backdrop of a stark yet mesmerizing landscape.
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- 2018
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