Late in the Day
by Brett Shapiro
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Pub Date 21 Oct 2022 | Archive Date 12 Nov 2022
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Description
How to go gently into that good night? Is there a fifth season?
In their advanced years, Honey, Hank and Seth didn’t expect to find themselves unattached through divorce, separation and death. They have little else in common except their morning ritual of taking a solitary walk along the same stretch of Florida coastline to behold the sun breaking through the horizon line with equilibrium and serenity, day after day. Each morning draws them closer until they relinquish their solitude and seek one another out. At first, silence is broken by polite conversation, stillness by small gestures. The bond between them slowly sets roots that are deep enough to guide them toward a bold decision that both embraces and defies their solitary condition and their advanced years.
Late in the Day is a lucid and sober meditation on the possibility of connection, companionship and renewal in three lives that have narrowed with time. With a keen eye for detail, Shapiro chips away at the crust of aging. Something more complex and delicate emerges with a realism that is simultaneously stark, poetic and deeply felt as Honey, Hank and Seth chart a future that is neither straightforward in their hope nor liberated from their pain.
A Note From the Publisher
Advance Praise
"Late in the Day explores the harsh realities of life and conveys interesting ideas through a unique and uncensored perspective. This heartfelt story also gives a sense of hope to readers and teaches a valuable lesson. Companionship doesn’t just come from a romantic relationship; it could also come from friendship."
-Literary Titan
"Brett Shapiro delivers a heartfelt read by uniting three unsuspecting souls."
-Feathered Quill
" A poignant novel about aging and companionship that will greatly appeal to lovers of literary fiction."
-BookView Review
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Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9781639885336 |
| PRICE | US$19.99 (USD) |
Featured Reviews
Valerie B, Reviewer
Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for an ARC of this book. I have chosen to write this honest review voluntarily and it reflects my personal opinion.
The lovely cover on this book depicts 3 silhouettes against the sea and this forms the backbone of the relationship between Hank, Honey and Seth: they meet on early-morning walks on the beach and their relationship grows against this background. They have their own experiences of life and this shaped them into very different individuals who have become set in their ways. The author writes prosaically and perceptively about their interactions and behaviours, it's very realistic. It is a slow read because it gives the reader a lot to think about and absorb. I found it engaging and absorbing, and I wish other readers would give this unusual book a try as I think it's clever and insightful.
