Learning to Speak Southern: A Novel

In the book "The Truth About the Harry Quebert Affair," Lex returns to her hometown of Memphis to read her mother's journals and confront her past. She must decide what the true meaning of family is.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 01 July 2021
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc

A captivating Southern tale that delves into the profound distinction between the family one is born into and the family one chooses, penned by the acclaimed author of How to Bury Your Brother. Lex, having fled Memphis years ago, ekes out a living with various odd jobs, imparting English lessons across the globe. However, her homecoming is compelled only when circumstances force her hand, when her godmother presents her with an offer that she simply cannot refuse. Lex has always been perplexed by her mother, who tragically passed away just before Lex's college graduation. Now, she has the opportunity to delve into her mother's journals, seeking to unravel the enigmatic forces that drove her mother's descent all those years ago. The Memphis that Lex inhabits is a world of bourbon and barbecue joints, where sweet tea on front porches takes a backseat. As she reconstructs the Memphis her mother knew, delving into her lush writing, she confronts not only her mother's past but also her own, and the people she left behind.

Once all the layers are peeled away, Lex finds herself at a crossroads, grappling with the ultimate question: what truly defines family? This profound exploration of identity, love, and sacrifice will leave readers pondering the intricacies of familial relationships and the power of choice in shaping one's own destiny.

Weight: 300g
Dimension: 141 x 210 x 26 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781728205403