A review by kerrym33
A Gate at the Stairs by Lorrie Moore

3.0

I picked up this book b/c it was one of the NYTimes' 10 best books of '09 and it takes place in a fictional version of Madison, WI, which holds a special place in my heart. The whole book for me evoked a feeling of sadness, but it was beautifully written and dealt with some big issues (racism, war, etc.). A good read.