The Jealous Kind: A Novel

The Jealous Kind: A Novel
- The Jealous Kind: A Novel
From award-winning, New York Times bestselling author James Lee Burkeâ€”an atmospheric, powerful, coming-of-age story set in 1950s Texas, as the specter of the Korean War looms.

On its surface, life in Houston in the 1950s is as youâ€™d expect: stoic fathers, restless teens, drive-in movies, and souped-up Cadillacs. But underneath lies a world shifting under high school junior Aaron Broussardâ€™s feet. Thereâ€™s a class war between the â€œhavesâ€ and the â€œhave-notsâ€ as well as a real war, Korea, happening on the other side of the world. It is against this backdrop that Aaron comes of age, trying to understand how first loves, friendship, violence, and power can alter what â€œtraditional Americaâ€ means for the people trying to find their way in a changing world.

When Aaron spots the beautiful Valerie Epstein fighting with her boyfriend, Grady Harrelson, at a drive-in, he steps in. Aaron and Valerie begin dating, but Grady presents a looming problemâ€”as does Gradyâ€™s father, who has troubling criminal connections. In the middle of it all is Aaron, who seemingly takes care of one threat, only to see multiple ones manifest in its stead.

In The Jealous Kind, â€œmodern masterâ€ (Publishers Weekly) James Lee Burke creates a singular, bittersweet experience that mirrors a larger world on the precipice of great change. As Aaron undergoes his harrowing evolution from boy to man, we canâ€™t help but recall the inspirational power of first love and how far we would go to protect the world we know.
Country USA
Brand Simon & Schuster
Manufacturer Simon & Schuster Audio
Binding Audio CD
ReleaseDate 2016-08-30
UnitCount 1
Format Audiobook
EANs 9781508211686

Country	USA
Brand	Simon & Schuster
Manufacturer	Simon & Schuster Audio
Binding	Audio CD
ReleaseDate	2016-08-30
UnitCount	1
Format	Audiobook
EANs	9781508211686

The Jealous Kind: A Novel

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