LETTING THE HOUSE GO
"It’s Crooke’s inclusion of this historical fact, in an intriguing domestic fiction about self-discovery, memory, regret and redemption that gives this — his 5th novel — memorable resonance. Not to mention the ear-perfect dialogue of his characters, including the back-and-forth sassing of young children and the wonderfully evocative descriptions of historical North Fork villages and beaches." —Joan Baum, Baum on Books (NPR)
"...the solemn novel’s marriage of Long Island lore, art history, and family drama is ultimately a moving one..."—KIRKUS REVIEWS
Letting the House Go—a story of love, memory and acceptance—is an intense and relevant new work of literary fiction.
Richard Morris learns that his former wife, Irene, has entered a Long Island hospice and wishes to see him before she dies. Surprisingly, she has named him her executor. For two weeks he embraces his duties, visits Irene’s bedside, and seeks reconciliation with their angry son, Henry. As Irene’s death approaches, family and friends gather to support her. Richard feels drawn ever more deeply into their lives. Yet his place within their circle is uncertain until the final moments of his trip to the past—when he must confront a faulty memory, bitter grievances, and the stunning truth about his life.
Fiction/ 978-1-956692-25-9/ August 2, 2022
"It’s Crooke’s inclusion of this historical fact, in an intriguing domestic fiction about self-discovery, memory, regret and redemption that gives this — his 5th novel — memorable resonance. Not to mention the ear-perfect dialogue of his characters, including the back-and-forth sassing of young children and the wonderfully evocative descriptions of historical North Fork villages and beaches." —Joan Baum, Baum on Books (NPR)
"...the solemn novel’s marriage of Long Island lore, art history, and family drama is ultimately a moving one..."—KIRKUS REVIEWS
Letting the House Go—a story of love, memory and acceptance—is an intense and relevant new work of literary fiction.
Richard Morris learns that his former wife, Irene, has entered a Long Island hospice and wishes to see him before she dies. Surprisingly, she has named him her executor. For two weeks he embraces his duties, visits Irene’s bedside, and seeks reconciliation with their angry son, Henry. As Irene’s death approaches, family and friends gather to support her. Richard feels drawn ever more deeply into their lives. Yet his place within their circle is uncertain until the final moments of his trip to the past—when he must confront a faulty memory, bitter grievances, and the stunning truth about his life.
Fiction/ 978-1-956692-25-9/ August 2, 2022
"It’s Crooke’s inclusion of this historical fact, in an intriguing domestic fiction about self-discovery, memory, regret and redemption that gives this — his 5th novel — memorable resonance. Not to mention the ear-perfect dialogue of his characters, including the back-and-forth sassing of young children and the wonderfully evocative descriptions of historical North Fork villages and beaches." —Joan Baum, Baum on Books (NPR)
"...the solemn novel’s marriage of Long Island lore, art history, and family drama is ultimately a moving one..."—KIRKUS REVIEWS
Letting the House Go—a story of love, memory and acceptance—is an intense and relevant new work of literary fiction.
Richard Morris learns that his former wife, Irene, has entered a Long Island hospice and wishes to see him before she dies. Surprisingly, she has named him her executor. For two weeks he embraces his duties, visits Irene’s bedside, and seeks reconciliation with their angry son, Henry. As Irene’s death approaches, family and friends gather to support her. Richard feels drawn ever more deeply into their lives. Yet his place within their circle is uncertain until the final moments of his trip to the past—when he must confront a faulty memory, bitter grievances, and the stunning truth about his life.
Fiction/ 978-1-956692-25-9/ August 2, 2022
