Roof Beam Reader
Adam Burgess
Category: Family
We the Animals by Justin Torres
Justin Torres’ We the Animals is a semi-autobiographical coming-of-age novella about a young boy and his two brothers, growing up mixed-race (their father is Puerto Rican and their mother is Caucasian) in New York. Though the book is rather short, at just under 130… Continue Reading “We the Animals by Justin Torres”
The Cement Garden by Ian McEwan
Jack is fifteen. He lives with his parents and three siblings, one older sister (Julie), a younger sister (Sue) and younger brother (Tom). The family seems relatively typical, at first, but the children all turn out to have their bizarre, disturbing quirks, which manifest… Continue Reading “The Cement Garden by Ian McEwan”
The Vast Fields of Ordinary by Nick Burd
Plot/Story: Dade Hamilton is an eighteen-year-old high school graduate. He is spending his summer working at Food World, avoiding his parents, making new friends, and keeping a secret he plans to take with him to college: he is gay. Dade becomes estranged from his… Continue Reading “The Vast Fields of Ordinary by Nick Burd”
Review: Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe
Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe By Benjamin Alire Sáenz Final Verdict: 3.75 out of 4.0 YTD: 39 Plot/Story: 4 – Plot/Story is interesting/believable and impactful. I was introduced to Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets… Continue Reading “Review: Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe”
Review: That Old Cape Magic by Richard Russo
That Old Cape Magic by Richard Russo Final Verdict: 3.75 out of 4.0 YTD: 52 Plot/Story: 3 – Plot/Story is interesting and believable. That Old Cape Magic might be one of my favorite reads of the year. The main character, Jack Griffin, is the son… Continue Reading “Review: That Old Cape Magic by Richard Russo”
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