Brad Land's book 'Goat' delves into the harrowing experiences of a college student who becomes a victim of a violent crime, shedding light on themes of trauma, resilience, and the complexities of fraternity life. The narrative captures the protagonist's journey of self-acceptance and the challenges he faces in rebuilding his life amidst a lack of support and understanding from those around him. Land's writing style, described as honest and fast-paced, delivers a poignant account of the protagonist's struggles and the harsh realities of American collegiate life.
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The book contains high content warnings for violence, trauma, emotional distress, and discussions of hazing.
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Reeling from a terrifying assault that has left him physically injured and psychologically shattered, nineteen-year-old Brad Land must also contend with unsympathetic local police, parents who can barely discuss "the incident" (as they call it), a brother riddled with guilt but unable to slow down enough for Brad to keep up, and the feeling that he'll never be normal again.
When Brad's brother enrolls at Clemson University and pledges a fraternity, Brad believes he's being left behind once and for all. Desperate to belong, he follows. What happens there-in the name of "brotherhood," and with the supposed goal of forging a scholar and a gentleman from the raw materials of boyhood-involves torturous late-night hazing, heartbreaking estrangement from his brother, and, finally, the death of a fellow pledge. Ultimately, Brad must weigh total alienation from his newfound community against accepting a form of brutality he already knows too well.
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About the Author:
Brad Land studied creative writing at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington, where he received his M.F.A., and Western Michigan University, where he served as nonfiction editor of Third Coast. He has been a fellow at the MacDowell Colony and now lives in South Carolina.
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