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The Jarrett's have always believed themselves to be ordinary people, but after their firstborn son, Jordan "Buck" Jarrett drowns and their second born son, Conrad, attempts suicide their whole world is turned upside-down. When Conrad comes home from his mental institution he feels that things have changed. Conrad's relationship with his parents has changed. Depression is an important theme in this book. It is present constantly, and may bring the reader into a saddened state, but this is necessary to truly understand the complexities involved in this family. The relationship that Conrad has with his parents changes throughout the novel. The Jarrett's are not your typical ordinary people and this causes conflicts throughout the book.
When Conrad first comes home, he has an awkward relationship with both of his parents. He believes that his father is watching his every move checking for signals. While it is true that both parents love Conrad, they both have different ways of......

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