Today is the official release date of
The Starboard Sea, a novel by Amber Dermont. The narrator, 18-year-old Jason Prosper, has transferred to a new prep school for his senior year following the suicide of his best friend and sailing partner at his former school. This is, however, a thoroughly adult novel in that Jason has a mature, introspective voice. (On the other hand, there is little that is inappropriate in the novel for the YA reader.)
Ms. Dermont, a professor of English at Agnes Scott College, has written a stunning debut novel. I rarely afford myself the luxury of reading adult fiction cover to cover, but was drawn into an unfamiliar setting by a compellingly complex and conflicted character.
This is highly recommended reading.
Autographed copies are available at Little Shop.
- Dave