Saint John of the Five Boroughs
A journey of choices, art, and personal redemption
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Unbridled Books
Published:5th Nov '09
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Avery Walker's life changes dramatically when she meets Grant Danko, leading her to Brooklyn and an artistic journey filled with challenges and choices in Saint John of the Five Boroughs.
In Saint John of the Five Boroughs, we meet 22-year-old Avery Walker, a senior at Penn State whose life takes an unexpected turn when she encounters Grant Danko, a 37-year-old performance artist from Brooklyn. Grant, known by his stage name, embodies a complex blend of charisma and turmoil, leading Avery to abandon her college life and move in with him. As she immerses herself in the vibrant yet chaotic world of Brooklyn's art scene, Avery grapples with her own identity and aspirations while navigating the challenges of her new relationship.
Concerned for their daughter, Avery's mother, Kate, along with her aunt Lindsey and uncle Hank, travel to Brooklyn. Their journey reveals their own crises and pivotal decisions, intertwining their lives with Avery's. The family dynamics and their individual struggles highlight the theme of choice and consequence, as each character confronts their personal dilemmas. Grant, dealing with his own demons and a life marred by poor decisions, is a compelling figure whose secrets threaten to unravel everything around him.
Saint John of the Five Boroughs is a beautifully crafted narrative that delves into the impact of violence—both personal and societal—on the characters' lives. Edward Falco skillfully examines the duality of destruction and redemption, illustrating how choices can lead to both ruin and salvation. As the story unfolds, readers are drawn into a world where the quest for grace and understanding becomes a transformative journey for all involved.
"Highly recommended. It is one book that readers can enjoy again and again over the years."--San Francisco Book Review "Falco has written a well-crafted book...The plot flows seamlessly...an accurate and readable record of life in his time...this book makes a comfortable companion." --The Roanoke Times "Falco's latest examines the underbelly of love and relationships, but he also populates the story with a cast of diverse and unusual characters. As the plot twists and turns, readers don't know what to expect next..."--Booklist "Falco here goes for a heft and complexity new to him, a saga of a family ruptured and an artist discovering herself, in which far-flung elements knit together skillfully, movingly -- and not a little frighteningly. As always in Falco, the drama is dominated by its women, seen frankly yet with empathy. Early missteps all but hobble the women here, younger and older. But this winning accomplishment, a new benchmark for its author, reminds us that few things can be so beautiful as a scar."--John Domini on Emerging Writers' Network "Falco produces some excellent writing, especially when he's exploring Grant's complicated past."--Publishers Weekly c "With sensitivity and passion, Falco dissects the effects of violence, both personal and cultural, on his characters' lives and does so in a novel that transcends the suspense genre."--Richmond Times Dispatch "An enjoyable read, a rich and redolent work that recaptures an evocative experience of simply settling down and getting lost in a good book."--Blogcritics.org
ISBN: 9781932961881
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 595g
432 pages