Content: self discovery
Related Tags: Contemplative, Magic, Lyrical, Fiction, Coming of age, Reality, Initiation, Evocative, Unconventional romance, Nature, Transcendent, Mysterious, Summer, Dreams, Mulitlayered, Change, Nantucket, Philosophical, Mythical, Medical, Slacker, Hermetic, Metaphorical, Nurse, Angst.
Recently Submitted
| |
Title |
Author |
Type |
Genre |
Reviews |
Credits |
Date |
 | Rudie Can't Fail | Spazmo Jones | Novel | Literary Fiction | 8 | n/a | Sep 2, 2008 |
Summary:Dumped by his girlfriend and forsaken by his father, twenty-something slacker Rudie Chikauski reels into a summer odyssey on the island of Nantucket where showdowns with freaky locals and a love affair with an older woman force him into a decision that will change his life forever.
Hired by a pious carpenter and a senile Public Works retiree, Rudie endures a battle of wills and starts his own painting company. As Reliable Rudie, he wins the contract at the island rest home where those at journey’s end help teach him the rules of the road. Jule, the Home’s laundress has her own challenges to face including a separated husband, her feelings for Rudie, and an illness she can’t fight alone.
Rudie and Jule’s unconventional romance matures with the summer as they encounter rival painters, proud nudists, raging bonfires, serious crunchers (big waves), and potential death by crucifix. At summer’s end, Rudie makes a decision that will complete his transformation and point the way to new beginnings. 37 chapters in length.
I am overwhelmed by the quality of reviews I am receiving and excited about how much better this story will be as a result. I can't thank you enough.
Chapters: |
| One Way of Doing Things | GracieLu | Novel | Literary Fiction | 5 | n/a | Mar 8, 2008 |
Summary:An ICU nurse and her journey to change. Chapters: |
