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Synopsis
Set in north Texas, and the Southwest in general, this coming-of-age novel pits a protagonist with a traditional, rural background, against the "sophistication" of Dallas in the late 1960s. The title character, Trotter, falls for a woman about to be married, and must deal with that rejection. He takes to the road to discover himself, and to discover the mysteries of sex -- in some very finely crafted literary love scenes. The precision of Hoggard's writing extends beyond the bedroom to the high plains of Texas and the mountains of New Mexico, with exquisite, poetic landscape descriptions. The novel takes on a mythic tone, making it comparable to the very best American coming-of-age novels.
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Trotter Ross: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
This literary coming-of-age novel contains explicit sexual content described as 'finely crafted literary love scenes' and explores a young man's sexual awakening through multiple encounters, making it appropriate only for mature adult readers.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, steamy sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include rejection and heartbreak.
Who'll love this
Young adults exploring identity and self-discovery will connect with Trotter's journey to find himself after romantic rejection.