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A review by pnichols
Heroes of the Frontier by Dave Eggers
4.0
Josie is a confused soul. Her partner, Carl, has finally found work, but instead of somewhere near their Ohio home it's in Florida, where he also finds a new and separate life. Her dental practice has been ceded to a vengeful patient who blames Josie for her cancer. Another patient died fighting in Afghanistan, an enlistment she'd encouraged. Josie would come completely unmoored but for her grounding children, the wise Paul and instinctive Ana. Together, they flee to Alaska for a fresh start in a rented RV. But the Alaska they find isn't quite what Josie had imagined, especially with summer wildfires raging all around them.
I struggled getting into Heroes of the Frontier. Eggers often seems to write 50 word descriptions when 10 would suffice. But the characters and story are well-told, and I finally hit a stride once they leave Josie's sister in Homer. The conclusion is powerful and unresolved, befitting Josie's stormy nature.
I struggled getting into Heroes of the Frontier. Eggers often seems to write 50 word descriptions when 10 would suffice. But the characters and story are well-told, and I finally hit a stride once they leave Josie's sister in Homer. The conclusion is powerful and unresolved, befitting Josie's stormy nature.