Fugue for the Right Hand

by Michele Tolela Myers

Part political fable, part a tale of losses and unexpected gains, Fugue for the Right Hand tells a story of losses, hope, and hard won redemption. The time: the presidential campaign in the fall of 2012. The place: Manhattan Upper West Side. The characters: a bum who sleeps on a River-side Park bench, a woman who teaches economics at Columbia, her boyfriend, her father, and a little girl who lives in Brooklyn and plays the piano. Chance makes their lives intersect over a one-year period, shuffles all the cards and deals a new hand.
Myers deftly raises the question of economic inequalities, uniquely juxtaposed on the backdrop of the presidential campaign and the crisis of Hurricane Sandy. With skill and expertise, she creates memorable characters whose struggles could be our own. This fast-paced novel will keep you turning pages until the end.

279 pages, Paperback

First published October 6, 2014

Reviews

[Gregg · Rating 4 out of 5]

Enjoyable and easy read. A story of trial, tribulation, rebirth and possibilities. Creative telling of the story. The first person narratives provide a unique and interesting delivery … and add depth and meaning to the character’s story. The “stream of consciousness” sentences add impact.