Early Warning

"Early Warning," the second novel in Jane Smiley's Last Hundred Years trilogy, follows the Langdon family from the 1950s to the 1980s, capturing their personal struggles and changing lives against the backdrop of American history. As family members face love, loss, secrets, and societal shifts, the story explores how their worlds are transformed over decades marked by events like the Vietnam War. Known for its epic storytelling and insightful portrayal of family dynamics, this novel provides a compelling glimpse into a family's resilience amid a turbulent era.