An American Marriage

"This book moves breathtakingly quickly while it slowly breaks your heart. It is the story of newlyweds Roy and Celestial, whose marriage is forever altered by a random encounter that thrusts them into the vastness and injustice of the American criminal justice system. As it unfolds in letters and stories told by Roy, Celestial and Celestial’s childhood friend, you switch your allegiances – the characters all seem so real, and so innocent when it comes to the tragic, systemic issue this story springs from. Lest this seem too abstract, one more thing: There’s lots of love here. So if you love love, like me, read this."

"Tayari Jones for the breadth of love she has for her readers. And for Celestial and Roy in An American Marriage. I will never forget them."

""An American Marriage," by Tayari Jones. I don't think people think I read love stories or romance novels"