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Book Review of An American Marriage

An American Marriage
An American Marriage
Author: Tayari Jones
Genre: Literature & Fiction
Book Type: Paperback
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This was an okay read for me, not great. The story is simple, not very original and quite predictable. I felt like Celestial was not developed at all. We just see the outcome of her actions when Roy returns from prison. Roy is left wondering what is going on with his marriage while he is in prison and so is the reader. I agree with another GR reviewer that perhaps seeing more of Celestial's point of view would have helped me understand her actions. I could not summon up any sympathy for her. It's a love story on many different levels, but it just didn't do it for me.

With all the high reviews this book is/was getting I was certainly surprised to not enjoy it more.