The Jealous Kind: A Novel (A Holland Family Novel)

The Jealous Kind: A Novel (A Holland Family Novel)

New York Times bestseller and â€œthe best fiction writer in the countryâ€ (Bill Oâ€™Reilly, New York Times bestselling author) James Lee Burke returns with a powerful novel in the Holland Family series, an atmospheric coming-of-age story set in 1950s Texas, as the specter of the Korean War looms.

On its surface, life in 1950s Houston is as youâ€™d expect; stoic fathers, restless teens, drive-in movies, and souped-up Cadillacs. But underneath that surface lies a world shifting under high school junior Aaron Holland Broussardâ€™s feet. The underlying class war between the haves and have nots is growing steadily, along with the menace of conflict overseas in Korea, providing a harrowing backdrop to his growth to manhood. But when Aaron spots the beautiful Valerie Epstein at a drive-in, he steps in when he sees her fighting with her boyfriend, Grady Harrelson. Aaronâ€™s newfound confidence helps catch Valerieâ€™s eye, and the two begin dating. Grady is a live wire though, and presents a looming problem for Aaron.

You will recall the feelings and inspirational power of your first love, and empathize with Aaronâ€™s extraordinary challenges to protect himself and the ones he loves in â€œthis dark, atmospheric storyâ€ (Publishers Weekly). The Jealous Kind illustrates how first loves, friendship, violence, and power can alter what traditional America means for the people trying to find their way in a changing world.
Country USA
Brand Pocket Books
Manufacturer Pocket Books
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 9781501107412
ReleaseDate 2017-08-29
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781501107412

Country	USA
Brand	Pocket Books
Manufacturer	Pocket Books
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	9781501107412
ReleaseDate	2017-08-29
UnitCount	1
EANs	9781501107412

The Jealous Kind: A Novel (A Holland Family Novel)

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