Mohawk

In Richard Russo’s Mohawk, originally published in 1986 and now reissued in hardcover, the story unfolds in a resilient upstate New York leather town amid the decline of its once-thriving tanneries. Spanning three generations and focusing on the interconnected lives of two families, the Grouses and the Gaffneys, the novel explores universal human dilemmas against the backdrop of the town's striking physical and emotional landscape. Blending tragedy with genuine humor, Mohawk presents a rich tapestry of characters and experiences that reflect the complexities of life.