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Light Years (novel)
1975 novel by James Salter
This article is about the 1975 novel. For the 2008 novel, see Tammar Stein.
Light Years, published in 1975, is the fourth novel by American writer James Salter.
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Plot summary
The story begins in 1958.[1] Viri and Nedra live an idyllic life with their children, Franca and Danny, in the Hudson River Valley.[2] Viri works as an architect in the city, and the couple enjoy hosting dinner for a variety of friends.
The first set of friends while leaving the house after dinner with the couple are divided in their opinion of the pair, with Peter admiring their semi-bohemian lifestyle, and Catherine sees Nedra as selfish. Around this same time, the family misplace their new pet tortoise.
While on the outside it seems like family have the perfect life, both Viri and Nedra conduct affairs, and imagine themselves travelling to Europe and expanding their circle of friends.
Nedra's father falls ill and dies, with h