The Great Wide Open

Set against 1980s New York, The Great Wide Open by Douglas Kennedy explores the intricate and often tumultuous lives of a family and a young woman, Alice Burns, as she navigates personal growth, challenges, and complex relationships. Through her journey—from high school to college and beyond—the novel examines themes of family, identity, and the choices that shape our happiness. Richly ambitious and compelling, this saga delves into the universal pains and mysteries of family life.