Trenton Makes

Set against the backdrop of post-World War II America, this compelling debut follows a woman in 1946 Trenton who assumes her deceased husband's identity to forge a new life amid a culture of conformity and privilege. As decades pass, her carefully constructed world begins to unravel under mounting pressures, revealing a profound exploration of identity and desperation. With stylized prose and a gripping narrative, the novel offers a thought-provoking portrait of the lengths individuals go to for survival and belonging.