L'opera di Thomas Christopher Greene esplora le complessità delle relazioni umane e i dilemmi etici, indagando le profondità psicologiche dei suoi personaggi. La sua prosa è apprezzata per la precisione e la capacità di evocare emozioni profonde. Greene affronta temi come la verità, l'inganno e le conseguenze delle nostre scelte su coloro che ci circondano. La sua scrittura offre ai lettori un esame stimolante delle complessità della vita contemporanea.
Set in the picturesque landscape of rural Vermont, this narrative delves into profound themes of life, death, love, and loss, intricately woven with the changing seasons. The story captures the emotional depth of its characters as they navigate the complexities of their experiences, creating a poignant reflection on the human condition.
The story revolves around brothers Charlie and Owen Bender, whose lives take a dramatic turn when their father commits suicide in the Vermont woods. Charlie inherits the family restaurant, while Owen is urged to forge his own destiny. This poignant narrative explores themes of family, loss, and the divergent paths the brothers must navigate in the aftermath of their father's tragic decision. As they grapple with their new realities, the bond between them is tested, leading to profound personal growth and self-discovery.
They were brothers and they knew each other better than they had ever known anybody, and when you are like this you can sit in silence and not speak and it is the most comfortable thing in the world. But fate can fracture even the strongest of friendships.In the lush green countryside of Vermont, Charlie has built a life for himself. He is happy enough running the small family restaurant and his only regret is the absence of his brother, Owen. Once close, Owen and Charlie have not seen each other for many years - the ties of brotherhood torn apart by their father's legacy - and a trail of postcards is all that is left.Charlie's is a solitary existence until he hires Claire to assist him in the restaurant and suddenly life feels complete. In Claire, Charlie feels he has found his reason for living. But when Owen returns it seems that the past is destined to threaten both brothers' future...
Tiny True Stories to Make You Feel Better about the World
In the wake of Covid-19, the narrative explores how storytelling endures as a vital source of hope and connection amidst loss and isolation. It highlights the resilience of human creativity and the importance of sharing experiences, illustrating how stories can provide comfort and foster community even in challenging times.
Die Magie der Liebe und die Macht der Freundschaft »Ich bin mir nicht sicher, ob überhaupt irgendjemand wirklich glücklich ist. Man muss sich die kleinen Dinge suchen, die einem Freude bereiten.« Was ist Glück? Was ist Liebe? Nach dem Tod seines Vaters verlässt der junge Nathan Carter Boston und zieht aufs Land nach Vermont, um sein Leben zu überdenken. Dort lernt er den verschlossenen Wallace Fiske kennen, dessen tragische Liebesgeschichte ihm die Augen für das öffnet, was im Leben wirklich zählt. »Überzeugend auch die glänzend porträtierten Protagonisten: Greene beschreibt ihre Gefühle, Wünsche und Sehnsüchte so eindringlich, dass der Leser mit ihnen die Magie der Liebe und die Macht der Freundschaft erlebt. Ein wunderschönes, gefühlvolles Romandebüt.« Journal für die Frau
Wie groß muss die Liebe sein, um das Glück des eigenen Bruders zu zerstören? Charlie Bender atmet auf, als nach Jahren harter Arbeit sein Restaurant endlich erfolgreich ist. Und sein Glück ist perfekt, als er in Claire, der Jugendliebe seines Bruders, die Frau seines Lebens findet und mit ihr eine Familie gründet. Einzig, dass er kaum von seinem Bruder Owen hört, macht ihn traurig. Doch dann kehrt Owen nach siebzehn Jahren zurück und mit ihm die leidenschaftlichen Gefühle, die er und Claire damals füreinander empfunden haben ...