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James Salter

Light Years

Light Years

A 1975 novel by James Salter that explores the complexities of marriage and the illusions of a perfect life.

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  • David Coggins
    David CogginsFirst to rec

    “Classic James Salter novel—hard to believe it was written in 1975. Michael and I discussed on the Central Division podcast today. We get into Viri, Nedra and the illusions of the perfect life! *free episode—link to The Contender in bio.”

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  • Kate Peplowski
    Kate Peplowski

    “There are books by authors, and there are books by writers. And then there are books by writers, for writers. This is one of those things. After my first read, it became one of those books that I turn to when I feel creatively bankrupt. I find myself increasingly reaching for it after a long day of staring at spreadsheets and having reluctant conversations about AI and KPI’s, and all the other unholy acronyms. It’s not an epic or a page turner, but instead an intimate still life of growing up, which I’m learning doesn’t end after childhood.”

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