Summer of '42

In this classic coming-of-age story, Herman Raucher's semi-autobiographical narrative follows 15-year-old Hermie's tumultuous summer in 1942 on Nantucket Island. Obsessed with love and the complexities of adolescence, Hermie is captivated by a 22-year-old woman named Dorothy, whose husband is away at war. As he navigates friendship and his quest for maturity, Hermie's firsthand account explores the trials and triumphs of young adulthood, making for a tale that has resonated with audiences for generations.