The Hands of Gravity and Chance: A Novel
Reviews and Endorsements
‘Thomas Ogden’s new novel is even more powerful than his first. He brings his deep and empathic psychoanalytic insight to the lives of the characters he creates. The result is a form of fiction that reflects our contemporary view of tragedy – every bit as relevant as Oedipus or Jocasta. His characters are shaped by the conditions of their lives yet also driven to understand themselves, while attempting to make reparation in the world at large for their painfully difficult choices. Guiding them through their missteps and mistakes is their compelling search for love.’
-- Madelon Sprengnether, Regents Professor of English, University of Minnesota