The Age ·general ·1 hour ago

Elizabeth Strout introduces new characters in her melancholy new novel

Elizabeth Strout's new novel "The Things We Never Say" features aging Massachusetts residents grappling with hidden family secrets and existential malaise. Protagonist Artie Dam, a history teacher, discovers a long-buried deception that reshapes his understanding of his past. The book marks Strout's most overtly political work, tackling American polarization and societal rifts through intimate character studies.

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