The Vast Fields of Ordinary by Nick Burd

The Vast Fields of Ordinary

by Nick Burd

It's Dade's last summer at home, and things are pretty hopeless. He has a crappy job, a "boyfriend" who treats him like dirt, and his parents' marriage is falling apart. So when he meets and falls in love with the mysterious Alex Kincaid, Dade feels like he's finally experiencing true happiness. But when a tragedy shatters the final days of summer, he realizes he must face his future and learn how to move forward from his past.

Reviewed by laughingrachel on

4 of 5 stars

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I really liked this book. I'm from a small town in Iowa myself and the portrayal is realistic. Maybe a bit in the past, but I could picture his town as my own. I would recommend reading this.

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