Wildlife — Richard Ford

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Wildlife by Richard Ford is a poignant and deeply moving novel set in Great Falls, Montana, during the summer of 1960. Against the vast backdrop where the Rockies meet the prairies, the Brinson family arrives with hopes of a better future. Told through the reflective eyes of Joe, who looks back as a grown man on those pivotal days, the story unfolds as a powerful exploration of love, family, and the profound challenges that test their bonds.

Praised as “heartbreaking and compelling,” Ford’s novel captures the quiet devastation of domestic upheaval with grace and emotional honesty. His spare, elegant prose evokes a deep nostalgia for the fleeting moments of innocence before life’s inevitable changes. Winner of the Pulitzer Prize, Ford’s Wildlife is a timeless meditation on loss and resilience that resonates with readers drawn to literary fiction centred on intimate human experiences.

Wildlife is ideal for readers who appreciate nuanced family dramas and beautifully crafted narratives about life’s fragile turning points.