In her ambitious sophomore novel, SAME AS IT EVER WAS —another elegant and tumultuous story in the tradition of Elizabeth Strout, Ann Patchett, Celeste Ng, and Jonathan Franzen—Lombardo introduces us to an unforgettable cast of characters, this time by way of a singularly complicated protagonist, showcasing the consummate style, signature wit, knife-sharp dialogue, knotty familial bonds, and profound emotional intelligence
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