Paul and Elaine have two boys and a beautiful home, yet they find themselves trapped in an incomprehensible situation. Consumed by their obsession to "make things right again," they turn the quiet terrors of family life into a fantastical madness that spirals completely out of control.

As A.M. Homes' explosive novel unfolds, the technicolor shades of American good living become almost hallucinogenic: from a strange and funny encounter on the closet floor with a Stepford-like neighbor, to a cleaning crew in space suits, and a hostage situation at school. Homes reveals the foundations of marriage and family life and creates characters who are remarkably flawed, deeply human, and entirely believable.

Pages: 368, Publication Year: 0404, Dimensions: 12.9x12.9cm