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i'm looking for books with absent father dynamics.
i’ve dealt with it since i was a kid and i realised i’ve never really read a book where it’s explored as more than just a character’s backstory. most of the time it’s mentioned once and then everyone moves on. i want to read about a character who’s still carrying that absence around with them. i want to see how it shapes them and affects the way they move through life.
any genre is welcome. i’d just prefer fiction since i’m not much of a non-fiction reader. i just want something where it’s an actual part of the story and not just a detail thrown in for character development. thank you all in advance!
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