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The Fortunate Ones
by Ed Tarkington
Interesting, but didn't fully satisfy. (11/13/2020)
"The Fortunate Ones" interested me with the themes of Southern cities, privilege, and complicated relationships. While I found the characters interesting, I felt that their choices were at times unbelievable and pulled on too many different threads, without delivering enough substance. The writing is clear, and I felt invested enough to finish the story to see where the characters ended up. This novel hints at some interesting themes, including sexuality, race, and private school culture, but I didn't feel like any of these were thoroughly explored. I would recommend this book if you want an easy read, have an interest in the intersection of Nashville/southern cities and privilege in a coming of age novel.
The Yellow House
by Sarah M. Broom
An honest narrative of growing up in the Crescent City (6/21/2020)
I really enjoyed this book. I thought Sarah Broom did a remarkable job telling the story of her family, and her experience as a native New Orleanian. Her narrative was well told, it was compelling but told with such a natural voice that it was a really engaging read. I think this is a must read for anyone with a connection to New Orleans, or wants an inside look at what growing up there is like.
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