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In ‘The Rest of Our Lives,’ a man flees his middling marriage

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Ben Markovits’s novel “The Rest of Our Lives” explores the life of Tom Layward, a 55-year-old man grappling with a failing marriage and career setbacks. The story follows his road trip across America, reflecting on his past and uncertain future.

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