A recent accident leaves Virgil with a head injury that affects his memory and his speech which makes his story both reflective and the dialog often internal. He operates a marginally restored movie theater in a small town on the shores of Lake Superior in northern Minnesota. The town is just as quirky as the rest of the people who inhabit it. There is mystery, longing, regret and ultimately love to be pondered in the context of this town as it tries to recover from economic collapse. The writing is frequently beautiful. As Virgil recovers, we see the town react as only a small town can - in a way that in fact makes it one of the characters. If you are looking for action, look elsewhere but if you are in the mood to reflect on his life and maybe your own, there are some lovely passages to guide you.
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