Take a Look at Me Now by Robert Crane focuses on a stretch of life marked by uncertainty. The story unfolds as a family adjusts to changes that affect how they see themselves and each other.

When Bubby Welter is fifteen, his family life is quietly dismantled. His mother Carrie’s mental breakdown alters everything, leaving both of them struggling in isolation. As Carrie withdraws, Bubby is left to face the instability that follows, without guidance or certainty.

His own life begins to fray as well—public embarrassment, strained friendships, and the consequences of poor judgment pile up, deepening his frustration. Each misstep reinforces his sense of being untethered, unsure where he belongs or how to move forward.

In an effort to confront his anger and confusion, Bubby turns toward the father he never knew. The search forces him to reckon with long-standing questions about identity and responsibility. Take a Look at Me Now explores emotional stagnation, unresolved absence, and the difficult space between childhood and adulthood when stability disappears.

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About the Author

Robert Crane is an American writer who writes literary fiction: short stories, novels, plays and poetry. Boone is his previous novel.

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