The Weight of an Infinite Sky - by Carrie La Seur (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>The critically acclaimed author of <em>The Home Place</em> explores the heart and mystery of Big Sky Country in this evocative and atmospheric novel of family, home, love, and responsibility inspired by William Shakespeare's <em>Hamlet.</em></p><p>The only son of a cattle rancher, Anthony Fry chafed against the expectation that he would take over the business that had belonged to his family for generations. While his ancestors planted deep roots in the unforgiving Montana soil, Anthony wanted nothing more than to leave Billings for the excitement, sophistication, and culture of city life. After college he fled to New York, hoping to turn his lifelong love of the theater into a career.</p><p>But New York wasn't the dream Anthony thought it would be. Now, with the unexpected death of his father, Anthony suddenly finds himself back in the place he swore he'd left behind. While the years have transformed the artistic dreamer, they've also changed Billings. His uncle Neal, always the black sheep of the Fry family, has become alarmingly close with Anthony's mother, and a predatory mining company covets the Fry land.</p><p>Anthony has always wanted out of Montana, away from his father's suffocating expectations. Yet now that he may be freed from the burden of family legacy, he's forced to ask himself what he truly finds important . . . answers that will ultimately decide his fate.</p><p>In this unforgettable novel, Carrie La Seur once again captures the breathtaking beauty of the West and its people as she explores the power of family and the meaning of legacy--the burdens we inherit and those we place upon ourselves.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> From the Back Cover </b></p></br></br><p><strong>The critically acclaimed author of <em>The Home Place</em> explores the heart and mystery of Big Sky Country in this evocative and atmospheric novel of family, home, love, and responsibility inspired by William Shakespeare's <em>Hamlet</em></strong></p><p>The Fry family has lived in Montana for decades, giving its life, generation after generation, to the family cattle ranch and unforgiving Montana soil. But Anthony, the only son in the new generation, longs for the excitement and sophistication of city life. Tired of the expectation that he will take over the family business, he flees to New York, hoping to make a career in the theater. </p><p>But New York isn't the dream Anthony thought it would be, and between his struggles in the city and the unexpected death of his father, he suddenly finds himself back in the place to which he'd sworn never to return. The last few years have transformed the artistic dreamer, but they've changed his home as well. His uncle Neal, always the black sheep of the Fry family, has become alarmingly close with Anthony's mother, and a predatory mining company covets the Fry land.</p><p>Anthony has always wanted out of Montana, away from his father's suffocating expectations. Yet now that he may be freed from the burden of family legacy, he's forced to ask himself what he truly finds important and answer to the Montana soil one more time.</p><p>In this unforgettable novel, Carrie La Seur once again captures the breathtaking beauty of the West and its people as she explores the power of family and the meaning of legacy--the burdens we inherit and those we place upon ourselves.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"Carrie La Seur...weaves an elegant thread of Shakespeare and poetry throughout her sophomore novel, The Weight of an Infinite Sky. [It's] is a leisurely Western, full of nuanced characters."--Lisa Ko, author of <em>The Leavers</em><br><br>"La Seur sets her exploration of the Shakespearean themes of abandonment and betrayal, remorse and regret, atonement and redemption against the stunning backdrop of Big Sky country and offers an intimate approach to epic emotions."--<em>Booklist</em><br><br>"La Seur's second novel is as beautifully written as her first, telling another gripping and deeply moving tale that is rich in characterization, detail and true emotion. <em>The Weight of an Infinite Sky</em> is a beautiful tale and the perfect winter read!"--<em>RT Book Reviews</em> (4 stars)<br><br>"This novel captures the real and complex topics of our times: land-use issues, family dynamics, alcoholism, art, and the beauty and sorrows of small-town life. But it's not a book "only" about the West--it's a book about humanity and how messy (and lovely) we can be."--Laura Pritchett, author of <em>The Blue Hour</em><br><br>"Carrie La Seur...dazzles with a dramatic story of a land threatened, a prodigal son returned, and a community divided. A modern Western draped over the bones of a Shakespearean tragedy, La Seur weaves an intimate and achingly beautiful tale of broken promises, legacy, belonging, and the shape of home."--Valerie Geary, author of <em>Everything We Lost</em><br><br>"Few writers can capture the poetry of the West like Carrie La Seur and with a nod to Shakespeare she probes the west using its most mercurial element--the interior topography of its people. <em>The</em> <em>Weight of an Infinite Sky</em> is bound to be an instant western classic."--Craig Johnson, author of the Walt Longmire series, the basis for Netflix's hit drama <em>Longmire</em><br><br>"Powerfully evocative and page-turning."--Rosamund Lupton, <em>New York Times</em> bestselling author of <em>Sister</em> and <em>Afterwards</em>, on <em>The Home Place</em><br>
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