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Point of No Return

John P. Marquand
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Point of No Return

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1985

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John P. Marquand

Point of No Return

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1985
Book Details
Pages

559

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Cape Cod, Massachusetts • 1940s

Publication Year

1985

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Point of No Return by John P. Marquand explores the life of Charles Gray, a New York banker, who grapples with his past and present as he returns to his small-town roots. Through his journey, the narrative delves into themes of identity, ambition, and personal fulfillment, capturing a mid-20th century American experience.

Melancholic

Contemplative

Nostalgic

Bittersweet

Reviews & Readership

4.1

660 ratings

77%

Loved it

15%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Point of No Return by John P. Marquand is praised for its insightful exploration of the mid-century American middle class, capturing the intricacies of ambition and societal expectations. Critics admire Marquand's character development and narrative depth. However, some find the pacing slow and the prose occasionally dense, affecting overall engagement.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Point of No Return?

A reader who enjoys Point of No Return by John P. Marquand likely appreciates introspective narratives about social status, personal ambition, and the American dream, similar to those found in The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald and Revolutionary Road by Richard Yates.

4.1

660 ratings

77%

Loved it

15%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

559

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Cape Cod, Massachusetts • 1940s

Publication Year

1985

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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