A dissection scalpel problems a couple of New England, in the 50s and A universal novel of all time, but not to read in a moment of depression (especially the end), but rich in lessons on what not particularly necessary, but certainly not to do with the beloved! The story is banal: a couple who defeated because it was built on illusions, followed disputes reconciliations, an unwanted pregnancy that will lead to the final break, neighbors and friends who wish you well, but will spoil things. All this was archi seen and reviewed in all cultures and in all times ("A married woman", "Madame Bovary," "Lady Chatterley's Lover," "Washington Square" and many other jewels of psychological literature). But with Richard Yates, what analytical fineness little things that say (too) long, slow change taking place in the beings over time, the inner voice that tells you what to do and you're not listening. Rarely heaven was as close to hell in the land of happy people ...