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Set against the backdrop of the late disco era, "Everything Beautiful in the World" centers on seventeen‑year‑old Edna, whose mother is hospitalized with cancer in New York City. Struggling in a family that falters, Edna ignores her mother's plight and is distant from her father, who ultimately encourages her to seek psychotherapy. Amid her school life in New Jersey, Edna develops a crush on her art teacher, which evolves into a complicated and emotionally charged affair. The novel explores themes of family dynamics, illness, adolescent sexuality, and the psychological challenges of growing up.
First publish date: 2008
Genre: Coming of Age/Teen Coming of Age
Authors: Lisa Levchuk
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