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The giant's house
Book • 1996
Elizabeth McCracken's 'The Giant's House' is a poignant coming-of-age story set in a small town in Cape Cod during World War II. The novel centers on librarian Peggy Cort, an introspective young woman who feels like an outsider in her community.
Her life takes an unexpected turn when she meets James Carlson, a boy afflicted with gigantism.
As James grows, their connection deepens, and Peggy finds herself drawn to his unique perspective on the world.
The novel explores themes of love, loss, and the search for belonging in a world marked by change and uncertainty.
'The Giant's House' is celebrated for its lyrical prose and unforgettable characters.
Her life takes an unexpected turn when she meets James Carlson, a boy afflicted with gigantism.
As James grows, their connection deepens, and Peggy finds herself drawn to his unique perspective on the world.
The novel explores themes of love, loss, and the search for belonging in a world marked by change and uncertainty.
'The Giant's House' is celebrated for its lyrical prose and unforgettable characters.
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