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In The Man of My Dreams, Curtis Sittenfeld traces the life of Hannah Gavener over a decade and a half, beginning with her fourteen‑year‑old summer in 1991. As her parents’ marriage unravels and she confronts her own ambitions, Hannah moves from Philadelphia to Boston to Albuquerque, where she navigates friendships, romantic entanglements, and the long‑term search for a fulfilling partnership. The novel examines how family dynamics, personal growth, and the complexities of adult relationships shape a young woman’s emerging sense of self.
First publish date: 1900
Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction
Authors: Curtis Sittenfeld
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