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The Left and the Lucky

A Novel

by Willy Vlautin · 2026 · 251 pages

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Ann Patchett

About This Book

Eddie Wilkens, a workaholic house painter struggling with long-held guilt, forms an unexpected bond with eight-year-old Russell, who lives next door. As Russell's home life crumbles under the weight of his troubled older brother's volatility, he finds refuge in Eddie's backyard. Through small acts of kindness and mentorship, the two characters navigate their respective hardships, eventually helping each other confront their pasts and find a path toward hope.

Book Details

Published

2026

Pages

251

Language

en

ISBN

9780063346659

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