Riven Rock

In T. C. Boyle's seventh novel, set at the dawn of the twentieth century, the beautiful feminist Katherine Dexter finds herself entwined in a heart-wrenching yet darkly humorous love story with Stanley McCormick, the son of a millionaire inventor. After their marriage is interrupted by Stanley's descent into mental illness and confinement at Riven Rock, Katherine remains steadfast, vigilantly hoping for his recovery while pursuing her own path as a scientist and suffragette. Through this tale, Boyle masterfully weaves social history with his signature prose to explore themes of love, resilience, and the complexities of human connection.