207 Results with the "Literary Fiction" genre


    • Stage One: Early Labor — Ruth Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Ruth recalling a pivotal childhood moment at the opulent brownstone where her mother, Lou, worked as a domestic servant for the affluent Hallowell family. The house, with its intimidating gargoyles and iconic NBC chime doorbell, symbolizes the stark divide between her family’s modest life and the Hallowells' privilege. Ruth’s mother, unwavering in her dedication, braves a snowstorm to work, dragging Ruth and her sister along because they’re too young to stay home alone. The…
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      Mad Honey

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Mad Hon­ey (2022) by ​Jodi Picoult​ and ​Jen­nifer Finney Boy­lan​ is a ​mul­ti-lay­ered nov­el​ blend­ing ​mys­tery, court­room dra­ma, and LGBTQ+ themes. The sto­ry fol­lows ​Olivia McAfee, a bee­keep­er and sin­gle moth­er, whose son ​Ash­er​ stands accused of mur­der­ing his girl­friend, ​Lily Cam­pan­el­lo. As the tri­al unfolds, secrets about Lily’s trans­gen­der iden­ti­ty and Asher’s volatile behav­ior emerge, forc­ing Olivia to con­front her past—including her own escape…
    • Stage One: Transition — Ruth 1 Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Ruth being shackled in chains, a moment that evokes the painful history of racial oppression as she reflects on her ancestors' suffering. Her humiliation is compounded by the presence of her son, whom she has always taught to rise above racial prejudice. The scene underscores her vulnerability as she endures degrading treatment, including public exposure in her nightgown and verbal abuse from Turk Bauer. Ruth's internal conflict is palpable as she lies to her lawyer about touching a…
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