The Broken Place

The Broken Place

Michael Shaara

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Compass Rose Publishing LLC
Año de edición:
2025
Materia
Obras de teatro, textos teatrales
ISBN:
9798991456357
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Tom McClain returns home from the Korean War a woundedhero, seared by the intensity of brutal combat. Trying to reclaimhis life as a medical student at a small New England college, hefinds that the world he once knew no longer exists. McClain begins a relationship with a young college student whohas fallen in love with him, but he is incapable of giving anythingin return, consumed by memories he can’t escape.A talented amateur boxer before the war, he turns professional,becoming a punishing fighter, knocking out each opponent hefaces. As he nears the championship bout, McClain must fight aonce great boxer on the way down. The outcome has profoundconsequences for both men.

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