The lives of Chicagoans intersect one, hot summer in the city. History and memory bleed into the present, transforming love and relationships and creating new emotional landscapes on old ruins.
Fucked up that Terrance and David never got together.
Jokes aside, this is an ambitious and original text that showcases a versatility of styles and tones. I look forward to seeing the style Hawks settles on for his next book.
Full disclosure: I’ve known the author long enough to be basically his Gertrude.
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Tedd created a beautiful portrait of coming of age stories, no matter the age. The city of Chicago comes to life as the characters navigate the human condition in a backdrop that can be filled with despair, hope and opportunity all in the same moment.