Douglas Kennedy

3 summariesHistorical Fiction, Romance, Thriller

Douglas Kennedy is an American-born French novelist and journalist, celebrated for his incisive explorations of contemporary American society and the human condition. His notable works, including 'The Big Picture,' 'State of the Union,' and 'The Pursuit of Happiness,' often delve into themes of ambition, love, and disillusionment with a sharp, accessible style. Kennedy's writing has garnered international acclaim, solidifying his reputation as a keen observer of modern life.

Books by Douglas Kennedy

3 books available

The Pursuit of Happiness
Douglas Kennedy
4.1 (5k) average on GoodreadsHistorical Fiction
In postwar Manhattan, a chance meeting between an independent young woman and a disillusioned war journalist sparks a passionate love affair. Their relationship faces the escalating paranoia of the McCarthy era, forcing them to confront divided loyalties and make impossible moral choices.
The Big Picture
Douglas Kennedy
3.9 (3k) average on GoodreadsThriller
After a desperate act shatters his perfect suburban life, a disillusioned lawyer flees west to create a new identity, only to discover that his buried past is pursuing his carefully constructed future.
State of the Union
Douglas Kennedy
3.8 (2k) average on GoodreadsHistorical Fiction
A woman who trades her bohemian 60s upbringing for a conventional life in Maine finds her carefully constructed world shattered when a long-buried transgression from her past resurfaces, forcing her to confront the rebellious spirit she thought she'd escaped.