Silver Sparrow – Tayari Jones

"My father, James Witherspoon, is a bigamist." So begins Silver Sparrow, Tayari Jones' acclaimed novel set in 1980s Atlanta. James has two families, and two daughters: Dana, who has always known she's the secret, and Chaurisse, who has no idea her sister exists. When the girls' paths cross, the fragile walls between their worlds begin to crumble.

Rated 3.9 on Goodreads by over 45,000 readers, it's praised as a beautifully written, thought-provoking story about family secrets, identity and sisterhood. The pace is quiet and reflective, but readers love its emotional depth and richly drawn characters. Since the success of An American Marriage, many have discovered it as an earlier gem from Jones.

Perfect for readers who love

• Family secrets and hidden lives
• Sisterhood and complicated relationships
• Coming-of-age stories
• Literary fiction with emotional impact
• Stories about identity, belonging and truth

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A paperback (2011) in Good condition: moderate wear, some page yellowing, all pages present.