This is the short book upon which the thoroughly panned movie is based. There are three essential characters. A reclusive divorced young mother Adele, her teenage son Henry on the cusp of pubescence, and an escaped convict Frank they bring home for the weekend. Narrated by the boy, whatever little action there may be is constantly interrupted by his stream of consciousness ramblings. Justice is what can be proven in a court of law, no one ever claimed it was fair or just. If you’ve read The Bridges of Madison County you know how a few days a pair spend together can be life-changing. This is another such story, it takes a long time getting there but this one has a happy ending.
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