Books like May we be forgiven by A. M. Homes
Harold’s content life as a mid‑career architect is disrupted when his younger brother’s violent act irrevocably changes their family dynamics. Stripped of his previous identity, Harold assumes a fatherly role to his brother’s adolescent children while also caring for their aging parents, forcing him to confront his own needs for purpose and belonging.
The novel explores how family expectations, gender roles, and the pressure to achieve success can erode personal identity, and it portrays the delicate balance between private grief and public responsibility.
May We Be Forgiven offers an incisive look at contemporary family life and the hidden costs of familial obligation, blending satire with poignant realism.
First publish date: 2013
Genre: Humorous Fiction/Comic Satire
Authors: A. M. Homes
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