In 'Fire Exit,' a father grapples with connection and the meaning of belonging
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Morgan Talty's Fire Exit is one of these rare novels, a touching narrative focusing on family and a gritty exploration of alcoholism, dementia, and longing, interweaving past and present seamlessly.
Charles Lamosway's story in Fire Exit delves into his struggles with caring for his mother with dementia, an alcoholic friend, and the haunting questions about his daughter, emphasizing the complexity of human emotions and relationships.
The novel Fire Exit poignantly examines Charles' deep yearning for connection with his daughter amidst the challenges of his past as an alcoholic and his constant battle with guilt, all set against the backdrop of a unique reservation setting.
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