Things We Nearly Knew

I loved this story. The plot follows a couple who own a bar on the outskirts of a deadbeat town. The story follows their relationship to each other as well as their relationships with the locals who frequent the bar. However everything gets turned upside down in their little world when Arlene turns up asking after a Jack. Things further complicate when Franky returns to town. The last time he left the town was years ago over rather suspicious circumstances. This book dives deep into the inner psyches and motivations of all the different characters. Juicy and subtle revelations occur throughout the progression of this novel. It's a story that will stay with you long after you finish. A book I would recommend to fans of revolutionary road or fans of character driven plots. An effortless 5 star read for me.