Brian Platzer Boeken

Set against the backdrop of post-9/11 New York City and the aftermath of the 2016 election, four friends confront their evolving lives and relationships. Tess, now a mother and caretaker, grapples with her husband David's health issues, while Tazio, disillusioned after a political loss, reassesses his choices. Angelica, engaged to Tazio, struggles to connect with him. As they navigate personal and societal changes, unresolved tensions and a past betrayal threaten to redefine their enduring bond.

Set against the backdrop of a gentrifying Bedford-Stuyvesant, the story unfolds after a police shooting ignites a riot, drawing in a diverse cast of characters. Aaron, a former rabbi turned banker, and his journalist girlfriend, Amelia, navigate the chaos with their newborn, while their nanny Antoinette, neighbor Jupiter, and others confront their identities and values. Through this day of turmoil, the narrative explores themes of race, faith, and ambition, offering a poignant examination of community and the human experience amidst societal upheaval.