Union Atlantic A Novel (Lambda Literary Award) — Content Guide for Parents
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PRESENTContains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.
About this book
From the acclaimed author of Imagine Me Gone and the Pulitzer Prize finalist You Are Not A Stranger Here, a stunning, masterful portrait of our modern gilded age.
At the heart of Union Atlantic lies a test of wills between a retired history teacher, Charlotte Graves—who has suddenly begun to hear her two dogs speaking to her in the voices of Cotton Mather and Malcolm X—and an ambitious young banker, Doug Fanning, who is building an ostentatious mansion on what was once Charlotte’s family land. Drawn into the conflict is Nate Fuller, a troubled high-school student who stirs powerful emotions in both of them. What emerges is a riveting story of financial power, the defense of tradition, and the distortions of desire these forces create. With remarkable scope and precision, Union Atlantic delivers a striking vision of the violent, anxious world we’ve come to inhabit.
Frequently asked questions
Is Union Atlantic A Novel (Lambda Literary Award) appropriate for a 7-year-old?
Book title mentions violence/war themes. No violence or violent themes are mentioned in the search results regarding the book. No scary content or themes are detected in the search results regarding the book.
Does Union Atlantic A Novel (Lambda Literary Award) have violence?
Book title mentions violence/war themes. No violence or violent themes are mentioned in the search results regarding the book.
Does Union Atlantic A Novel (Lambda Literary Award) have scary content?
No scary content or themes are detected in the search results regarding the book.
Does Union Atlantic A Novel (Lambda Literary Award) have religious themes?
No religious content or themes are detected in the search results related to the book.
Does Union Atlantic A Novel (Lambda Literary Award) have racial/cultural content?
No explicit discussions of race or racism are mentioned in the search results related to the book.
Does Union Atlantic A Novel (Lambda Literary Award) have profanity?
No profanity or strong language is mentioned in the search results related to the book.
Does Union Atlantic A Novel (Lambda Literary Award) have climate change?
The book addresses themes of environmental degradation and critiques the moral climate in America, indicating a focus on climate-related issues. However, the specific framing of these themes is not extensively detailed in the sources.
Does Union Atlantic A Novel (Lambda Literary Award) have sexual identity?
The book discusses the mechanics of gay sex, indicating that sexual content is present and explored within the narrative. This aspect is noted as part of the character's experiences and relationships.
Does Union Atlantic A Novel (Lambda Literary Award) have gender roles?
The narrative touches on contemporary issues including gender, suggesting that gender roles are explored within the context of the characters' lives and societal expectations. However, the framing is not explicitly detailed in the sources.
Does Union Atlantic A Novel (Lambda Literary Award) have lgbtq+ themes?
The novel 'Union Atlantic' by Adam Haslett has been recognized with a Lambda Literary Award for Gay Fiction, indicating a significant LGBTQ+ theme. The narrative includes discussions of gay relationships and sexuality, which are central to the character development and plot.
