The language of secrets
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Lamar Public Library (C426) - FICTION | fic DIX | On Shelf |
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Published
New York : Doubleday, c2010.
Format
Book
Edition
1st ed.
Physical Desc
262 pages ; 25 cm.
Language
English
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A story of mystery, betrayal, and family tragedy, Dixon's debut novel, despite its creative story line, falls short in execution. After living in London for a decade, 33-year-old Justin Fisher returns to Southern California with his wife and young son to reconnect with the family he hasn't spoken to in years. The rub: he can't remember much of his childhood, or even why he's kept himself at such a distance. Soon after arriving, he learns his parents are dead, and upon visiting their graves, he discovers a tombstone with his name on it indicating he died at age four. As Justin searches his foggy memories for the truth about his past, the narrative skips back in time to fill in the holes with the tale of Justin's mother and how her relationship with three men in college dictates her future. Though there's a payoff in the surprise ending, the plot is painfully overeventful-Justin's mother's story often reads like outtakes from a soap opera-and Dixon's prose struggles to carry the narrative .
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Dixon, D. (2010). The language of secrets . Doubleday.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Dixon, Dianne. 2010. The Language of Secrets. Doubleday.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Dixon, Dianne. The Language of Secrets Doubleday, 2010.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Dixon, Dianne. The Language of Secrets Doubleday, 2010.
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