Carpenter's Gothic

In "Carpenter's Gothic," William Gaddis explores a tumultuous marriage between an heiress and a Vietnam veteran against a backdrop of dark comedy and despair. Set in a rented house, Paul works as a media consultant for an evangelist with ulterior motives tied to a mining company's interests, while his wife, Liz, becomes entangled with their mysterious landlord, a geologist named McCandless. As tensions rise amid escalating violence and a fervent call for action, the narrative showcases Gaddis' masterful dialogue and profound explorations of complex themes.