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Leaving Atlanta by Tayari Jones
4.5
4.5 stars
I had never heard of the Atlanta Child Murders, so I am so fortunate to have read this fictionalized account of three fifth-grade children in Atlanta at the same time of these murders. I thought it was interesting that the author inserted herself as a peripheral character with these classmates, as she was that age during the murders.
Tasha, Rodney, and Octavia (Sweet Pea) each have a section of the novel, and each has a unique voice. They each have different family and social class situations - although two don't live with their fathers in the novel, and the other has an abusive father - so I think the author didn't have a high opinion of men while she was growing up.
This novel was extremely interesting and highlighted racial, parental, and class disparities well within the text. Very much recommend!
I had never heard of the Atlanta Child Murders, so I am so fortunate to have read this fictionalized account of three fifth-grade children in Atlanta at the same time of these murders. I thought it was interesting that the author inserted herself as a peripheral character with these classmates, as she was that age during the murders.
Tasha, Rodney, and Octavia (Sweet Pea) each have a section of the novel, and each has a unique voice. They each have different family and social class situations - although two don't live with their fathers in the novel, and the other has an abusive father - so I think the author didn't have a high opinion of men while she was growing up.
This novel was extremely interesting and highlighted racial, parental, and class disparities well within the text. Very much recommend!