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Tayari Jones · 2018 · 416 pages
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Tayari Jones weaves the story of Roy and Celestine, a middle-class Black couple whose life is turned upside down when Roy is arrested and convicted of a crime he did not commit. The novel follows the emotional struggle of both as they face judicial trauma, forced separation, and the complexities of rebuilding a relationship when the truth finally emerges.
With luminous prose and deeply humanized characters, Jones examines justice, racial identity, marriage, and resilience, offering a moving narrative about forgiveness and the scars that failed systems leave on ordinary lives. A work that illuminates personal questions through social and political lenses.
Book details
| Author | Tayari Jones |
|---|---|
| Original title | An American Marriage |
| Year of publication | 2018 |
| Pages | 416 |
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