Early Warning ~ Jane Smiley

Medium thick, soft cover

Excellent condition

751 pages

This is the second book in Jane Smiley's ambitious trilogy, The Last Hundred Years, which chronicles the American experience across the 20th century.

The story picks up in the 1950s with the Langdon family, whose saga began in Some Luck. In Early Warning, the focus shifts to the next generation of the family as they navigate the social, political, and economic changes of mid-century America. Each chapter delves into the lives of individual family members, exploring themes of ambition, personal growth, and the search for meaning in an increasingly complex world.

The novel spans several decades, capturing the turbulence and transformation of the era, from the Cold War to the counterculture movement. It vividly portrays the personal and collective struggles of the Langdon family as they confront love, loss, and legacy.

If you're intrigued by multi-generational family sagas and rich historical narratives, Early Warning is a captivating read that provides a panoramic view of the American landscape during a pivotal time.