The Year Of Ice by Brian Malloy
Set in the chilly backdrop of 1978 Minneapolis, this coming-of-age story follows Kevin Doyle, a high school senior grappling with the complexities of adolescence and the aftermath of his mother's tragic death. As he navigates the turbulent waters of family secrets, burgeoning sexuality, and the search for identity, Kevin is forced to confront the emotional ice that has formed between him and his father. Through a poignant and introspective journey, he learns about love, loss, and the resilience needed to thaw the frozen ties that bind him to his past.
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