London Bridge: A Fictional Memoir

Tom Pierson's freshman obsessions--with American literature and with the pert assistant to the dean of Abbott College--dominate his first term. When his idealism, inspired by Jack London's portrayal of working-class struggles, collides with establishment forces, he learns to rue a lesson from London: that fate is often capriciously twisted. Steven Dhondt brings passion and literary sophistication to this coming-of-age novel. The telltale themes--idolization of inspiring role models, youthful bravado undermined by self doubt, first love, and betrayal--are outlined in graceful prose with signature empathy. Dhondt deftly pays homage to Jack London by emulating the master's satire and keen understanding of human nature in a story that builds to a tumultuous conclusion. "I need to find my way. And I think it's through London. Show me how to travel. Maybe if I follow your path, I can learn how to keep traveling."

• | Author: Steven Dhondt
• | Publisher: Archway Pub
• | Publication Date: Apr 10, 2022
• | Number of Pages: 326 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Paperback/Fiction
• | ISBN-10: 1665718390
• | ISBN-13: 9781665718394