'Family Linen' by Lee Smith is a novel that delves into the lives of a dysfunctional southern family, grappling with loss, secrets, and complex relationships. The narrative weaves together a tapestry of characters, each with their own flaws and struggles, creating a rich and multi-layered story. The book explores themes of family dynamics, personal growth, and the impact of past traumas on present-day lives. Through vivid storytelling and intricate character development, Lee Smith brings to life a cast of intriguing and relatable characters set against the backdrop of the South.
The plot of 'Family Linen' is driven by a mysterious tragedy that unravels the family's secrets and challenges their bonds. The author's writing style is characterized by its depth and authenticity, capturing the essence of southern life with a blend of humor, heartache, and drama. Lee Smith's ability to create compelling characters and intricate relationships keeps readers engaged as they navigate through the twists and turns of the story.
From The Publisher:
"Brilliant, haunting, dark, joyous, remarkably compelling...immensely difficult to put down...a master storyteller."
THE VILLAGE VOICE
A childhood memory re-experienced, a funeral that brings about a family reunion, and the excavation of a swimming pool on the site of an old well, uncover family secrets and air the dirty linen in this behind-the-scenes look at life and family, memory and forgetfulness, anger and forgiveness in a small Southern town.
"Falls in line with the best of classical Southern fiction...but Ms. Smith's vision is her own and places her among the best of contemporary Southern writers."
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