Toby Fleishman is a forty-one-year-old hepatologist navigating the immediate aftermath of a bitter divorce in Manhattan. When his ex-wife, Rachel, drops their two children at his apartment and disappears without explanation, Toby must balance professional responsibilities at the hospital with the logistical chaos of single parenthood. He navigates the transactional nature of digital dating apps while re-evaluating his medical career and his social standing. The narrative eventually shifts focus, revealing that Toby’s perspective on the demise of his marriage is shaped by personal biases and omissions regarding Rachel’s own professional pressures and trauma.
This book is for readers interested in the psychological mechanics of long-term partnerships and the breakdown of communication within marriage. It appeals to those seeking a realistic look at gender roles, wealth-based anxiety, and midlife identity crises. The reader walks away with a clearer understanding of how subjective narratives can distort the truth of shared history. It provides a framework for recognizing how individual resentment often stems from systemic pressures and the failure to acknowledge a partner’s internal reality.
Inward-looking; a moderate read.
Best for readers like The Empathetic Explorer. Which reader are you?
- Published
- 2019
- Language
- EN
