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Love And War In California: A Novel
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The Sweeping Novel Of A Twentiethcentury California Lifelove And War In California Tells The Story, Through The Eyes Of Payton Daltrey, Of The Last Sixty Years Of An Evolving America.The Awardwinning Author Oakley Hall Begins His Newest Work In 1940S San Diego, Where His Endearing, Wideeyed Narrator Must Define His Identity In Terms Of Self, Family, And World War Ii. As His Classmates Disappear Into The War One By One, He Becomes Obsessed With Abuses Of Power And Embroiled With The Charming, Dangerous Errol Flynn; With The Red Baiting Of The American Legion; With The House Unamerican Activities Committee; And With The Japanese Interment At Manzanar. Nevertheless, Payton, Too, Must Go To The War, Where He Is A Part Of The Invasion Of Europe And That Proving Of The American Soldier: The Battle Of The Bulge. After War'S End And Time In New York, He Returns To California As A Writer And A Seeker, Whose Old, Longlost Love Rises From The Ashes To Show Him Who He Really Is.Hall Has Been Called A Master Craftsman (Amy Tan) With One Of The Finest Prose Styles Around (Michael Chabon), And He Has Received The Pen Center Usa West Award Of Honor And The P&W Writers For Writers Award. Coming On The Heels Of Hall'S San Francisco Chronicle Bestseller (A Reissue Of His Classic Western, Warlock), Love And War In California Is More Than A Novel About A Young Boy Who Grows Old. It'S About How The Passions Of Youth Become The Verities Of Age, And How We Evolve As A Nation, A Country, And A People During Times That Are All At Once Turbulent, Dangerous, And Stirring.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Love and War in California'? A: The main theme of 'Love and War in California' revolves around personal identity and the impact of historical events on individual lives, particularly during the turbulent times of World War II.
- Q: Who is the author of this novel? A: The author of 'Love and War in California' is Oakley Hall, an award-winning writer known for his masterful prose.
- Q: What is the setting of the novel? A: The novel is primarily set in San Diego during the 1940s, capturing the essence of California life through the eyes of the narrator, Payton Daltrey.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book has a total of 288 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition of 'Love and War in California' is a hardcover binding, providing durability and a classic look.
- Q: What is the publication date of the novel? A: The novel was published on April 17, 2007.
- Q: Is 'Love and War in California' suitable for all ages? A: While the book addresses complex themes and historical events, it is recommended for mature readers due to its content related to war and personal struggles.
- Q: What awards has Oakley Hall received? A: Oakley Hall has received several accolades, including the PEN Center USA West Award of Honor and the P&W Writers for Writers Award.
- Q: Can you describe the main character, Payton Daltrey? A: Payton Daltrey is depicted as an endearing and wide-eyed narrator who grapples with his identity, family, and the realities of war as he transitions from youth to adulthood.
- Q: What genre does 'Love and War in California' belong to? A: The novel falls under the Historical Fiction genre, exploring significant events in American history through a personal narrative.