"The New Earth" reflects America's collective anguish through one family's story.

Jess Row's novel "The New Earth" explores the pain and dissolution of an American family, echoing the suffering of the country. The story follows the Wilcox family, whose members are haunted by their past and struggle to come together for Winter's wedding. The novel deals with themes of family dynamics, race, religion, and Zen Buddhism, and weaves together various perspectives and prose styles seamlessly. "The New Earth" is a modern epic that takes an unsparing look at family and national dynamics.