God Jr.

In "God Jr.," Dennis Cooper explores the complex themes of guilt, grief, and family bonds through the story of Jim, a father grappling with the aftermath of a tragic car accident that claimed his teenage son, Tommy. As Jim becomes increasingly fixated on a mysterious building Tommy frequently sketched before his death, he begins to take on elements of his son’s identity, jeopardizing his career and marriage. This novel marks a significant evolution in Cooper's work, offering a poignant and profound reflection on parental relations and the pursuit of understanding.