In Ben Markovits's new novel, law professor Tom Layward faces a midlife crisis as he takes his daughter to university, prompting him to question his marriage to Amy, which has been marred by infidelity. Twelve years after Amy's affair, Tom grapples with his commitment to leave the marriage once their child is off to college. His reflective road trip becomes an exploration of his past and present, revealing the complexities of love and disappointment while contemplating the future of his relationship with Amy.
Tom's narrative unfolds during a pivotal moment of transition as he grapples with leaving his wife, exploring the complexities of love, disappointment, and self-revelation.
Tom reflects on his C-minus marriage, suggesting an underlying tension between the stability he'd once counted on and the emotional conflict that haunts him.
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