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Plot Summary
The main events of the novel occur between the years of 1993-2007. Lauren Grodstein utilizes flashbacks to exploit how the narrator, successful New Jersey doctor Pete Dizinoff, ended up where he is today: estranged from his best friends, the Sterns, his son Alec, and his patients, as well as on the verge of divorce with his wife Elaine. Pete’s need for control over his son’s life eventually drives Alec away from him, and away from the bright future he had hoped for. This trait also set up the inevitable violent conclusion with the stern’s daughter, and baby murderer, Laura. Pete’s God complex also severely affects his professional life when he ignores Joe’s advice about his patient Roseanne and fails to diagnose her with Addison’s disease, a condition which would eventually kill her.

The main events of the novel occur between the years of 1993-2007, from Laura killing her newborn through Alec packing up and leaving his family. Lauren Grodstein utilizes flashbacks to exploit how the narrator, successful New Jersey doctor Pete Dizinoff, ends up where he is today: estranged from his best friends, the Sterns, his son Alec and his patients, as well as on the verge of divorce with his wife Elaine. Pete’s need for control over his son’s life eventually drives Alec away from him, and away from the bright future he had pushed him towards. This trait also set up the violent conclusion with Laura. Pete’s God complex also severely affects his professional life when he ignores Joe’s advice about his patient Roseanne and fails to diagnose her with Addison’s disease, a condition which would eventually kill her. Samantha ZelinskiZelinski11 (talk) 12:55, 24 October 2013 (UTC)