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Having never lived in one place for too long, Evan has become adept at finding sex without emotional attachment. When one of his pursuits results in a brutal beating, Evan and his dad return to the father's family cabin in Minnesota to begin the healing process. The writing is strong and gritty; Evan is a morally complex, emotionally affecting character.