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The novel follows Irene America, a Native American scholar and mother of three, as she attempts to complete her dissertation and manage family responsibilities amid a strained marriage with Gil, a renowned painter. Their relationship is tested when Irene discovers Gil has been reading her diary, leading her to write a secret Blue Notebook that documents her true feelings, contrasting sharply with her public persona. The story delves into themes of identity, family dynamics, and the complexities of marital intimacy.
First publish date: 2010
Genre: Family & Domestic Fiction/Marriage & Divorce Fiction
Authors: Louise Erdrich
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