
Go With Me by Castle Freeman Jr. is a country noir novella that follows two main narratives. One narrative revolves around Lillian's quest to confront the dangerous villain, Blackway, with the help of Lester and Nate. The other narrative showcases a group of old timers engaging in witty and pithy discussions as they spend their days drinking in an old mill office, providing a contextual commentary on Lillian's journey. Freeman's writing style is described as sparse realism, with frugal details and a focus on character development through authentic dialogue.
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NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE STARRING ANTHONY HOPKINS
Set in the unforgiving Vermont wilderness, this is a "gripping, taut tale of suspense . . . that sparkles with sly insight and cuts like a knife"-for fans of Cormac McCarthy (The Boston Globe)
The Vermont hill country is the stark, vivid setting for this gripping and entertaining story of bold determination. The local villain, Blackway, is making life hellish for Lillian, a young woman from parts elsewhere. Her boyfriend has fled the state in fear, and local law enforcement can do nothing to protect her. She resolves, however, to stand her ground, and to fight back. A pair of unlikely allies-Lester, a crafty old-timer, and Nate, a powerful but naive youth-join her cause, understanding that there is no point in taking up the challenge unless you're willing to "go through."
In this modern-day drama, a kind of Greek chorus-wry, witty, digressive; obsessively, amusingly reminiscent; skeptical, opinionated, and not always entirely sober-enriches the telling of this unforgettable tale as the reader follows the threesome's progress on their dangerous, suspenseful quest.
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