The debut novel from Raven Leilani tackles it all: race, class, sex, depression, loneliness, and New York City. Edie, the narrator, is a 23-year-old black orphan trying to figure it out. After making some inappropriate sexual choices, she loses her admin job in the publishing industry and finds herself with nowhere to go - until the wife of her married lover takes her in. Her relationships are fraught and strange, warm and raw. The voice is honest and sharp—a must-read.
The reviews about this book have been pretty decisive, but I’m a big fan of Rachel Kushner (from her essays to her fiction) and her newest novel, “Creation Lake,” is awesome. The protagonist is quite cynical, the layers of character development are perfect, and the conversations between the characters continue to stay interesting. I highly recommend picking up a copy
