Before you Know Kindness by Chris Bohjalian

I always find Bohjalian’s books to have great settings and surprisingly complex characters in complex situations. This was no exception. This is the story of a family with typical internal struggles whose younger generation makes a mistake with a gun that has loud repercussions. Also addressing issues of animal rights and media-related ethics, this book met my expectations, although not as good as some of his real classics like Midwives or Trans-sister Radio.