Roy’s life revolves around the small (like trading things to get a piece of fruit) while Celestial’s life changes focus to her business and later, her best friend from childhood. Roy is now in gaol, while Celestial has to make a go of it alone. He is sentenced and both their lives change forever. In the night, Roy is arrested for a crime he didn’t commit. On a trip to see Roy’s parents in country Louisiana, a decision to stay at a local motel instead of with his parents has life-changing consequences. Roy has his career mapped out, while Celestial is an artist known for her baby dolls. Sure, they argue but they have something solid. Roy and Celestial haven’t been married long but they have dreams of children, career progression and a long life together. The plot and the characters are memorable long after you’ve finished reading. I regret that I hadn’t read it sooner as it’s the kind of novel that reminds you why reading is so good. The not-so-good: Some may find the story slow moving.Īn American Marriage is a novel that I’ve had on my TBR list for far too long (even before it won The Women’s Prize in 2019). The good: Beautifully written with so much emotion. Celestial moves on, but when Roy is released early, he’s keen to pick up their marriage where it left off. But their plan changes dramatically when Roy is gaoled for a crime that he didn’t commit. In brief: Celestial and Roy are newlyweds going places.
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