The Last Chairlift

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John Irving’s latest novel, his first in seven years, weaves together a ghost story, a love story, and complex sexual politics. Set in 1941 Aspen, it follows Rachel Brewster, a slalom skier whose life takes unexpected turns after a pivotal moment on the slopes.

A haunting tale of family secrets, love, and the search for truth set against the backdrop of a snowy Aspen ski resort.

In 1941 Aspen, Rachel Brewster, known as Little Ray, competes in the National Downhill and Slalom Championships but doesn’t come close to winning. Despite this, she becomes pregnant, which changes the course of her life. Returning to New England, she becomes a ski instructor, raising her son Adam in a family that avoids confronting its complicated history.

As Adam grows older, his curiosity about his past leads him back to Aspen. At the Hotel Jerome, the place of his conception, Adam encounters more than just memories-he meets ghosts. In The Last Chairlift, these supernatural encounters are part of a larger journey through family, identity, and the lingering shadows of the past.

John Irving, acclaimed author of classics like The World According to Garp and The Cider House Rules, explores themes of sexual tolerance and unconventional families once again. This novel promises to captivate readers with Irving’s unmistakable storytelling and visionary voice.

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