Florida

About This Book

FINALIST FOR THE NATIONAL BOOK AWARD WINNER OF THE STORY PRIZE ONE OF NPR'S BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR From the universally acclaimed, New York Times bestselling author of *Fates and Furies*, *Matrix*, and the highly-anticipated *The Vaster Wilds*, *Florida* is a "superlative" book (Boston Globe), "frequently funny" (San Francisco Chronicle), "brooding, inventive and often moving" (NPR Fresh Air). As Groff is recognized as "Florida's unofficial poet laureate, as Joan Didion was for California" (Washington Post), she brings the reader into a physical world that is at once domestic and wild. In this world, the hazards of nature await, while the greatest threats and mysteries are often emotional or psychological. Characters include resourceful sisters, a lonely boy, a restless couple, and a searching, homeless woman. The stories span characters, towns, decades, and even centuries, but Florida—its landscape, climate, history, and state of mind—serves as a gravitational center of energy and mood. Groff's writing navigates loneliness, rage, family, and the passage of time with startling accuracy, highlighting the connections and decisions behind human experiences. *Florida* is a magnificent achievement, blending wit, sadness, and a keen sense of human experience.