Books matching: 1950s and 60s america setting
1 result(s)
Readers also searched for:
- #1
Save:A sprawling, imaginative story that mixes time travel, love, and 20th-century Americana - emotionally rich, occasionally meandering, and totally worth it if you’re in the mood for an epic page-turner.
'11/22/63' by Stephen King is a time travel novel that follows the story of Jake Epping, a high school teacher who is recruited by a diner owner to travel back in time to 1958 with the mission to prevent the assassination of John F. Kennedy. The book delves into the complexities of altering history, the consequences of changing the past, and the personal sacrifices Jake must make in his quest to rewrite a pivotal moment in American history. Through a blend of historical events, time travel elements, and a touch of romance, King weaves a compelling narrative that keeps readers engaged as they follow Jake's journey through the past.
After the benediction (spoken by Father Bandy, who rarely missed an LHS function), I made my way through the milling friends and relatives to where Harry was standing alone in his billowy black gown,...2011•833 pages
