James JonesLiterary Fiction · Military·1921–1977
Go to the widow-maker
Synopsis
Ron Grant, a celebrated playwright, finds his life as a minor celebrity unfulfilling despite his success with women. He yearns for adventure and tests of masculine strength, believing he can find it as a deep-sea diver. Whether battling the ocean's inhabitants or confronting new friends on land, Grant is constantly pushed to his limits. He discovers that beyond his initial brutal sensuality, he possesses deeper strengths to overcome these challenges.
How it reads
Prose complexity 7/10