Tinkers (2009) by Paul Harding is a Pulitzer Prize-winning novel that explores themes of mortality, memory, and family. It centers on George Washington Crosby, a dying man reflecting on his past and the lives of his father, Howard Aaron Crosby, and grandfather. Through a series of memories and hallucinations, George contemplates his legacy and his relationships, especially with his father, who struggled with epilepsy and a complex family dynamic. The novel shifts between George’s final days and his father’s earlier life, revealing deep connections across generations. The narrative’s meditative and poetic style delves into the fragile nature of life and the way personal histories shape our identities.
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