"The Sportswriter" by Richard Ford focuses on the life of Frank Bascombe, a sensitive and introspective sports journalist navigating the complexities of modern life. After the death of his young son, Frank grapples with grief and uncertainty, searching for purpose amid his professional and personal struggles. The novel captures his reflections on loss, relationships, and the nature of writing about sports as a means of understanding life itself. Set in suburban New Jersey, the...