The Turmoil: A Novel

About this book

The Turmoil is a 1915 novel by American author Booth Tarkington. Written when Tarkington was about 50, it became a #1 bestseller. It deals with the transformation of idealized small town life and the relationship of a father and son. It received favorable reviews from critics. The depiction of a clash of wills between a business driven father and his aspiring writer son "finds the golden way of truth, interest, and genuine humor," according to a review in the North American Review.