American Marriage, An: A Novel - Softcover

“Jones writes with such companionable intelligence.” (Wall Street Journal)

“A tense and timely love story. Told in letters and from alternating perspectives, packed with brave questions about race and class, An American Marriage is the perfect book-club book—one the whole group will finish and discuss with conviction.” (People)

“Breathtaking. . . . Through her indelible characters, Jones masterfully probes denial and the ways it slowly seeps into the cracks and crevices of a shaky marriage until at last, it fully embodies it.” (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

“Readers of An American Marriage will discover a bold, big Southern story to match its ambitious title.” (BookPage)

“Exquisite. . . . Jones’ writing is honey-rich, every word encapsulating the taste of the South.” (Bustle)

“Tayari Jones has emerged as one of the most important voices of her generation.” (Essence)

“Epic . . . transcendent, triumphant . . . Jones . . . is a genius at tackling big-picture subjects such as love, identity, race, loyalty, and injustice. Jones’s deft story pacing and breathtaking language make An American Marriage one of 2018’s best novels.” (Elle)

“The radiantly talented Tayari Jones has written a deeply beautiful and painful novel that examines the crush of false imprisonment through An American Marriage.” (St. Louis Post-Dispatch)

“Jonses’ fourth and best novel. . . . Celestial is Jones’ finest creation to date. . . . True to its title, An American Marriage speaks universal truths, even as its author and characters never forget who they are and where they’re from.” (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)

“Powerful. . . . In our greatest tragedies, there is the feeling of no escape—and when the storytelling is just right, we feel consumed by the heartbreak.” (The Millions)