National Book Award Winner
Three Junes
by Julia Glass
Summary
A multi-generational story unfolding across three distinct Junes, moving from a Scottish patriarch traveling in Greece to his grown son living in New York and a young woman whose life intersects with theirs. Glass writes in graceful, interlocking narratives that explore grief, queer identity, and the quiet inheritances passed down within families. The novel was praised for its tenderness and architectural precision.
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Historical Context & Significance
A debut novel that won the award; it was celebrated for its intricate structure and its deeply empathetic portrayal of the early AIDS crisis.