Journalist
Sophie Kwan
A Toronto journalist whose competence and emotional restraint have become a way of life. Her assignment to interview Chuck brings her close to the architecture she loves—and to questions she has avoided.
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The People
Meet Sophie, Chuck, and the people around them.
Architect
Chuck Charleson
Charles “Chuck” Charleson is a successful architect with six marriages behind him. His houses invite Sophie to examine the distance between professional confidence and knowing another person.
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Alexadra Bourret
Sophie’s boss at Nailed It, and the publisher behind the assignment that brings Sophie and Chuck together.
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Iris
A friend whose conversations with Sophie leave room for both playfulness and difficult questions.
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Rachel
Sophie’s colleague at Nailed It. Her interest in Sophie’s assignment comes with questions, advice and firmly held beliefs.
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Savva
Sophie’s ten-year-old nephew. His Lego houses and direct questions offer a different perspective on home and happiness.
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Ethan
A colleague at Nailed It whose interest in Sophie extends beyond the office.
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Dr. Davidson
Chuck’s conversations with Dr. Davidson turn from professional projects to agency, control and relationships.
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Bernadette Charleson
A steady, practical presence in Chuck’s family circle, and someone Sophie comes to know beyond the assignment.
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Nadine
One of Chuck’s former wives. Her Beijing house challenges the idea that a home should make every movement easy.
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Enyo
A familiar presence in Chuck’s home, and part of the life Sophie encounters beyond his portfolio.