master of absorbing, sophisticated fiction returns with a stylish and propulsive novel set in 1950s America
Set in the 1950s, the story follows a young man named Emmett Watson who is released from a juvenile work farm in Nebraska. He embarks on a journey with his little brother and two friends to New York City, aiming to start a new life. Along the way, they encounter various characters and experiences that shape their understanding of themselves and the world around them.
Towles' novel explores themes of friendship, family, redemption, and the American Dream against the backdrop of post-war America. The Lincoln Highway combines elements of adventure, coming-of-age, and literary fiction to create a rich and immersive narrative that captures the essence of a transformative era in American history.
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