The novel follows the journey of a young woman named Eleanor, who is grappling with the complexities of her family history and her own identity. Set against the backdrop of Los Angeles in the 1980s, Eleanor navigates her relationships with her eccentric mother, her distant father, and her own aspirations as a writer. Through a series of poignant and often humorous events, she uncovers long-buried family secrets and learns to reconcile her past with her present, ultimately finding her own voice and place in the world.
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