While I Was Gone
What is the author's tone in While I Was Gone by Sue Miller?
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There is an introspective tone to the narrative. While I Was Gone presents a story of how events from the past, decades ago, can still have a profound effect on characters. Two middle-aged characters, Jo and Eli, find that their current lives are drastically altered by events from their youth.