Lucky, Lucky People is a beautifully tangled, witty, and emotionally astute novel about midlife crises, creative ambition, fractured families, and the hope of starting over.
Set in the San Francisco Bay Area, it follows a cast of interconnected characters—a disillusioned coach, a viral busboy, a conflicted entrepreneur, a self-sabotaging artist, and the partners who orbit (or manage) them—as they navigate breakups, breakdowns, and unexpected second chances.
After retiring from a corporate writing career, Holly Larsen turned to fiction. In her new novel, Lucky, Lucky People, Holly delves into the ups and downs of modern relationships, exploring the interconnected misadventures of four couples living in the San Francisco Bay island city of Alameda.
Her previous novel, Sisters, Plural, is roughly based on the romance between her Mormon great-grandparents just after the turn of the 20th century.
When not writing, Holly likes to read, cook, explore the San Francisco Bay Area with her husband, and hang out with friends and family, particularly her two gifted and talented grandchildren.
Lucky, Lucky People is a beautifully tangled, witty, and emotionally astute novel about midlife crises, creative ambition, fractured families, and the hope of starting over.
Set in the San Francisco Bay Area, it follows a cast of interconnected characters—a disillusioned coach, a viral busboy, a conflicted entrepreneur, a self-sabotaging artist, and the partners who orbit (or manage) them—as they navigate breakups, breakdowns, and unexpected second chances.
Shari, a tennis coach, reflects on her life during an early morning match in a scenic Alameda park. An accidental encounter with former student Phil sparks unexpected emotions, while her husband Gary contemplates his own aging and distant family life.
Phil struggles with post-college identity and the pressures of adult responsibilities, all while navigating a casual relationship with Jillian. Gary’s affair with Eva adds tension as both couples face conflicting desires and obligations.
Eva juggles her ambitions and complicated romance with Gary, while her boyfriend Steve searches for purpose and fulfillment. The chapter deepens the interconnected web of relationships, highlighting personal dilemmas and emotional struggles.
Daniel, a caring nurse, reconnects with Shari at the hospital, stirring memories and reflections. Annie balances her love for a coffee shop job with the allure of a more stable lab career, showing the challenges of choosing between passion and practicality.
After retiring from a corporate writing career, Holly Larsen turned to fiction.
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