The Hard Tomorrow

"After a couple of fairly abstract books, the virtuosic Eleanor Davis delves into a story of intimacy, connection and concreteness. Hannah, a home health worker, and her husband, Johnny, are trying to have a baby and build a house. Hannah goes to political demonstrations with her friend Gabby, while Johnny gets dubious advice on construction and life from his conspiracy-theorizing friend, Tyler. A cascading series of events eventually leads Hannah and Johnny to reckon with their deepest values. Davis’ art, more gorgeous than ever, lends every simple moment glorious significance."