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"H" follows Benjamin Moorhouse, a 12‑year‑old whose world is governed by rituals and the presence of a stuffed letter H, which he calls Elliot. Through the perspectives of Benjamin’s mother, his psychiatrist, and camp counselors, the novel examines his compulsive behaviors and reveals a fragile form of genius. As Benjamin navigates daily challenges— from his first kiss to meal preparation— the story explores the thin line between his creative insight and potential self‑destructive outcomes.
First publish date: 1995
Genre: Literary Fiction/Contemporary Literary Fiction
Authors: Elizabeth Shepard
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