Lee Cole, a rising literary talent, returns with his highly anticipated second novel, Fulfillment, a companion piece to his acclaimed debut, Groundskeeping.
Whereas Groundskeeping explored the 2016 presidential election’s impact on a divided Kentucky family, Fulfillment presents a darker, more reflective narrative set against the backdrop of the Trump 2.0 era.
Reviewing the novel, Hamilton Cain describes Fulfillment as “colder, wiser and more ominous,” capturing a nation caught in a cycle of repeated mistakes.
The story is illuminated by an eerie glow, portraying America as if playing Russian roulette — familiar yet dangerously unresolved.
Published by Knopf, Fulfillment confirms Cole’s position as a significant voice in contemporary American fiction, offering readers a sober meditation on political and social unrest through intimate family drama.
