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That Old Cape Magic by Richard Russo follows middle-aged former screenwriter Jack Griffin as he drives to Cape Cod for his daughter's friend's wedding, carrying his recently deceased father's ashes and confronting memories of his own parents' failed, critical marriage and his own marital struggles with his wife, Joy. The story blends poignant reflection with dark comedy and slapstick as Griffin navigates dysfunctional family dynamics, a crumbling "perfect" life with Joy (who's also bringing a date), and the realization that he's repeating his parents' patterns, all while dealing with two urns of ashes and the echoes of his youth on the Cape.
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