Puttering About in a Small Land

In the early 1950s, Roger and Virginia Lindhal face marital struggles as they enroll their son, Gregg, in Mrs. Alt's Los Padres Valley School in Southern California. Their lives intertwine with Chic and Liz Bonner, who also have children at the school, leading to a complex exploration of emotions and traumas. This realistic novel, noted for its detailed observations of everyday life, is told from three distinct perspectives, showcasing Philip K. Dick's hallmark of emotional depth and character development.