Livers

by Larry Francis

History and theater come together in this compelling story of fate, love and loss.
A self-proclaimed monster obsessed with personal prehistory narrates a dramatic tale of life and death.
Armed with a box of heirlooms and some dubious family anecdotes, he sets out to recreate the awful generational truth surrounding his origins.
This hypnotic saga spans twenty-five years and deftly unpacks the dysfunctional relationship of two identical twins and the women who love them.

248 pages, Paperback

Published May 20, 2016

About the author

Larry Francis is an American novelist originally from Chicago. Francis is the author of six works of fiction. He lives in France.

Reviews

[Lisa Howe · Rating 5 out of 5]

Livers is a compelling and masterfully written novel that I thoroughly enjoyed. It follows the lives of twins in a small mid-western town, Mark who stayed behind and Philip who moved on, along with the women in their lives. Portraying meaningful moments that would shape their futures through each character's perspective accentuated the ways in which individuals view events through different lenses, a relevant issue in today's current climate. It had me reflecting on that age-old question of whether our paths in life are controlled by fate or by individual choice and the ultimate meaning of it all. A thought-provoking read which I highly recommend.

[Trinity90 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read an ARC of this and couldn't put it down. LOVED the characters and the plot kept me guessing. The questions Livers raises will stay with me forever. I wish I could read this for the first time again. Highly recommend.