The weight : a novel
(Book)
Author
Published
New York : Simon & Schuster, 2023.
Format
Book
Edition
First Simon & Schuster hardcover edition.
ISBN
9781668007259, 9781668007273
Physical Desc
324 pages ; 24 cm
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Published
New York : Simon & Schuster, 2023.
Edition
First Simon & Schuster hardcover edition.
Language
English
ISBN
9781668007259, 9781668007273
Notes
Description
"Distant lovers. Shady friends. Racist strangers. Estranged parents. Insufferable bosses. Who says your twenties are fun? Julian Strickland is seemingly the lone Black man in the hipster dreamland of Portland, Oregon. To his friends, he's the coolest member of the scene: the soulful drummer from Chicago in an indie rock band that's just about to break through. But to himself, he's a sheltered Christian homeschool kid who used to write book reports on Leviticus. A virgin until the night of his marriage, divorced at twenty-four, he's still in disarray two years later - pretending to fit in, wondering if any of his relationships are real, estranged from his family, and struggling to reconcile his strict religious background. Then he meets Ida Blair, a Black painter at the start of a promising career. They begin a tentative romance, and Ida seems to offer Julian relief from his confusion. Until suddenly she stops responding to his texts. Things only get worse when Julian's best friend mysteriously turns on him, his house burns down, and the band considers breaking up on the eve of their most important show yet. It seems the only thing Julian has left - the only thing he's ever had, really - is the weight he is carrying. Jeff Boyd's beguiling first novel is a piercing exploration of faith, racial identity, love, and friendship - woven of acid humor, disarming vulnerability, and unforgettable poignance."--,Jacket flap.
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Location | Call Number | Status |
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Bernards Township Library - Adult Fiction | FICTION BOYD | Available |
Hunterdon County Library Headquarters - Adult Fiction | BOYD Jeff | Available |
Jefferson Township Library - Adult Fiction | FICTION BOY | Available |
Mendham Township Library - Adult Fiction - New | FICTION BOYD | Available |
North County Branch - Adult Fiction | BOYD Jeff | Available |
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Boyd, J. (2023). The weight: a novel (First Simon & Schuster hardcover edition.). Simon & Schuster.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Boyd, Jeff. 2023. The Weight: A Novel. Simon & Schuster.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Boyd, Jeff. The Weight: A Novel Simon & Schuster, 2023.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Boyd, Jeff. The Weight: A Novel First Simon & Schuster hardcover edition., Simon & Schuster, 2023.
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