Point of No Return
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1985
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Novel • Fiction
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American LiteratureCape Cod, Massachusetts • 1940s
1985
Adult
18+ years
Point of No Return by John P. Marquand explores the life of Charles Gray, a New York banker, who grapples with his past and present as he returns to his small-town roots. Through his journey, the narrative delves into themes of identity, ambition, and personal fulfillment, capturing a mid-20th century American experience.
Melancholic
Contemplative
Nostalgic
Bittersweet
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Point of No Return by John P. Marquand is praised for its insightful exploration of the mid-century American middle class, capturing the intricacies of ambition and societal expectations. Critics admire Marquand's character development and narrative depth. However, some find the pacing slow and the prose occasionally dense, affecting overall engagement.
A reader who enjoys Point of No Return by John P. Marquand likely appreciates introspective narratives about social status, personal ambition, and the American dream, similar to those found in The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald and Revolutionary Road by Richard Yates.
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559
Novel • Fiction
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American LiteratureCape Cod, Massachusetts • 1940s
1985
Adult
18+ years
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