Entropy is the tendency for systems to go from a state of higher organization to a state of lowest organization - i.e., to fall apart. We watch as Nick fights to keep entropy at bay, to hold on to what he knows, even as he begins to realize he can't. Nick gradually comes to understand this process while he watches others resist it. Through Nick, we see how people cope, how people search for comfort and cohesion, and how sometimes our best selves become hidden in all the rubble.
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Entropy, A novel about falling apart, is Mr. Gordon's first novel. He has had short stories published in various literary magazines and is a past winner of the North Carolina Writers' Network Fiction Competition. Mr. Gordon will publish a short story collection in the near future. Mr. Gordon grew up in the beautiful Berkshire Mountains of Massachusetts, where upon graduation from high school, he joined the Marines. After his military service, Mr. Gordon attended The University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill were he received a BA in education. In addition to being a writer, Mr. Gordon is also a teacher in the Stevens Point, WI public schools. He currently lives in Stevens Point with his three sons.
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Love this book!,
By jill cook "jalicook" (atlanta, ga) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Entropy: A Novel About Falling Apart (Paperback)
I didn't expect for this story to stay with me - it has. It's been months since I read it - almost time for a re-read.
I really felt for the main character, Nick, and hung in there with him, hoping for a light at the end of the tunnel. No spoilers here - you'll have to read it yourself to find out what happens.
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This is a story about a guy named Nick, who is dealing with everything falling apart around him and what he does to deal with the situation. Nick has just lost his unborn child in addition to his wife leaving him. Everyone around him tries to help him by making him talk about what happened but Nick wants no part of it and just wants to be left alone. Nick finds himself getting closer to a co-worker, Dixon and his wife Carry. Things are going good with this new found relationship Nick has formed with Dixon and Carry, except that items take place between these three that will make Nick re-evaluate changes taking place in his life.
Ok, so are I received this book and read the summary I wasn't sure if I was going to like it or not but I have to tell you after reading it I did enjoy it. The situation Nick finds himself in as well as the way he handles it was interesting. The really isn't a way to explain it other than it teaches us to not criticize people for how they deal with loses as everyone can be different in their own ways. Some are fine and get over it right away and others need more time, which can include them acting crazy or doing things to the extreme. To understand more about what I am talking about you will just have to Entropy out for yourself.
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