The Limits: A novel by Nell Freudenberger

"The Limits" by the best-selling author explores transformations of three characters across a year from French Polynesia to New York City. Pia, a teenager, shuttles between her parents' lives, arriving in NYC amidst COVID. Her stepmother, Kate, struggles to connect with her privileged but rebellious stepdaughter. Meanwhile, Kate's student, Athyna, juggles caring for her nephew while finishing school. As their lives intersect, they spiral towards parallel tragedies, highlighting issues of nation, race, class, and family. The novel traverses from a Pacific island simmering with colonial rage to the inequalities of NYC, offering a poignant exploration of human intimacy amidst societal challenges. ❤️📚❤️