Lookout

In Rural Montana, LOOKOUT is a coming-of-age story about a girl and her father, exploring the natural and cultural forces that shape their family. The Kinzlers, a working-class family, navigate their relationship, and Cody becomes a resilient woman while Josiah struggles to thrive.

Format: Hardback
Length: 300 pages
Publication date: 27 April 2023
Publisher: Deep Vellum Publishing

Set in the picturesque rural landscape of Montana, LOOKOUT delves into the captivating dual coming-of-age journey of a young girl and her father, intricately woven within the diverse tapestry of natural and cultural forces that shape their family.

LOOKOUT unfolds the captivating story of the Kinzlers, a complex and deeply rooted working-class family, firmly established in the picturesque northwestern region of Montana. Josiah and Margaret Kinzler, the parents, have forged an extraordinary bond, characterized by a delicate balance of tenderness and distance. Their daughters, Cody and Louisa, grow up witnessing their parents navigate the profound complexities of self-discovery and the inevitable sacrifices that come with it.

LOOKOUT presents a compelling dual coming-of-age narrative, showcasing Cody's transformative journey from a stoic ranch kid to a skilled firefighter, and Josiah's arduous struggle to thrive in a world that often misinterprets him. Their unwavering love for the land serves as a unifying force, driving them to bridge the gaps left unspoken by their silence.

Through its vivid portrayal, LOOKOUT brings to life a family embarking on a profound journey of self-discovery, finding solace and belonging in the evolving and nuanced American West.

Weight: 556g
Dimension: 147 x 224 x 31 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781646052295