3.9
Romans literatuur
Newlyweds Celestial and Roy are the embodiment of both the American Dream and the New South. He is a young executive, and she is an artist on the brink of an exciting career. But as they settle into the routine of their life together, they are ripped apart by circumstances neither could have imagined. Roy is arrested and sentenced to twelve years for a crime Celestial knows he didn't commit. Though fiercely independent, Celestial finds herself bereft and unmoored, taking comfort in Andre, her childhood friend, and best man at their wedding. As Roy's time in prison passes, she is unable to hold on to the love that has been her center. After five years, Roy's conviction is suddenly overturned, and he returns to Atlanta ready to resume their life together.
This stirring love story is a profoundly insightful look into the hearts and minds of three people who are at once bound and separated by forces beyond their control. An American Marriage is a masterpiece of storytelling, an intimate look deep into the souls of people who must reckon with the past while moving forward—with hope and pain—into the future.
© 2018 HighBridge Audio (Luisterboek): 9781681688343
Publicatiedatum
Luisterboek: 6 februari 2018
3.9
Romans literatuur
Newlyweds Celestial and Roy are the embodiment of both the American Dream and the New South. He is a young executive, and she is an artist on the brink of an exciting career. But as they settle into the routine of their life together, they are ripped apart by circumstances neither could have imagined. Roy is arrested and sentenced to twelve years for a crime Celestial knows he didn't commit. Though fiercely independent, Celestial finds herself bereft and unmoored, taking comfort in Andre, her childhood friend, and best man at their wedding. As Roy's time in prison passes, she is unable to hold on to the love that has been her center. After five years, Roy's conviction is suddenly overturned, and he returns to Atlanta ready to resume their life together.
This stirring love story is a profoundly insightful look into the hearts and minds of three people who are at once bound and separated by forces beyond their control. An American Marriage is a masterpiece of storytelling, an intimate look deep into the souls of people who must reckon with the past while moving forward—with hope and pain—into the future.
© 2018 HighBridge Audio (Luisterboek): 9781681688343
Publicatiedatum
Luisterboek: 6 februari 2018
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Moty
12 apr 2020
It was ok. Not extraordinary.
J
22 jun 2020
Ontroerend en hartverscheurend boek. Voorbeeld van hoe het institutionele racisme in de VS van invloed is op het leven van de afro-amerikaan.
Seada
6 jun 2022
Afgezaagd. Voorspelbaar. Middelmatig uitgewerkt verhaal.
Annick
28 jan 2020
Mooi verhaal, leuk vanuit verschillende perspectieven
Cara
8 apr 2021
It's sad how a single turn of events can change a person's life, love and friendship. Really enjoyed the book.
Jo
11 apr 2020
Beautifully written, love het style. Moving story. Although I found it hard to “feel”/accept Celestial’s perspective.
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