This book title The Lincoln Highway

books by Amor Towles

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A master of absorbing, sophisticated fiction returns with a stylish and propulsive novel set in 1950s America In June 1954, eighteen-year-old Emmett Watson is driven home to Nebraska by the warden of the juvenile work farm where he has just served fifteen months for involuntary manslaughter. His mother long gone, his father recently deceased, and the family farm foreclosed upon by the bank, Emmett’s intention is to pick up his eight-year-old brother, Billy, and head to California, where they can start their lives anew. But when the warden drives away, Emmett discovers that two friends from the work farm have hidden themselves in the trunk of the warden’s car. Together, they have hatched an altogether different plan for Emmett’s future, one that will take them all on a fateful journey in... The narrative’s clarity makes it accessible to readers with varying levels of familiarity with the subject matter. This inclusivity broadens the book’s appeal and usability. The author demonstrates restraint in storytelling, choosing clarity and intention over excessive embellishment. This focus results in a narrative that feels purposeful and well-crafted.