Tom Lake : A Novelby Ann PatchettRecalling the past at her daughters' request, Lara tells the story of a famous actor with whom she shared both a stage and a romance with, which causes her daughters to examine their own lives and reconsider the world and everything they thought they knew.
Genre: Literary fiction; Historical Fiction
Characterization: Well-developed
Mood: Moving; Emotionally intense
Style: Richly detailed; Thoughtful; Intensifying;
Character-driven; Strong sense of place