One of Ours

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The narrative follows Claude Wheeler, a Nebraska native grappling with his identity and purpose in life around the turn of the 20th century. Despite being the son of a prosperous farmer and having a secure future, he feels trapped by his father's success and struggles with a deep sense of dissatisfaction. The novel explores themes of personal conflict, societal expectations, and the quest for meaning, ultimately leading Wheeler to seek fulfillment beyond his comfortable upbringing.