Hearts in Atlantis

Hearts in Atlantis

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Each of these five interconnected, sequential narratives, set in the years from 1960 to 1999, are deeply rooted in the 60s culture and the haunting images of the Vietnam War. “Low Men in Yellow Coats” is the story of 11-year-old Bobby Garfield who discovers a world of predatory malice in his own neighborhood. Bobby also discovers that adults are sometimes not rescuers but at the heart of the terror. In the title story, a bunch of college kids get hooked on a card game when they discover the possibility of protest. In “Blind Willy” and “Why We’re in Vietnam,” two men who grew up with Bobby in suburban Connecticut try to fill the emptiness of the post-Vietnam era in an America which sometimes seems as hollow – and haunted – as their own lives. And in “Heavenly Shades of Night Are Falling,” this remarkable work’s denouement, Bobby returns to his hometown where one final secret, the hope of redemption, and his heart’s desire may await him.

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Customers find the book engaging and well-written. They enjoy the intriguing stories and human narrative that bring back memories of the 1960s. The characters are relatable and the writing quality is excellent. Overall, customers describe the story as poignant and heartfelt, causing various feelings in their minds.

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