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Buckman's second novel (after The Names of Rivers) is a gritty story that examines the residual effects of war. It rips the veneer from the male ego, revealing the vulnerability that lurks beneath, as three generations of men battle one another for acceptance and a sense of identity. Big Walt, a World War II hero who has made a fortune as a plumbing contractor, enjoys his role as family patriarch and community leader but can neither understand nor abide his son's...Log In or Sign Up to Read More