Onlookers

In Onlookers, award-winning author Ann Beattie presents a collection of interconnected stories set against the backdrop of Charlottesville, Virginia, during a tense moment of unrest. The narratives explore the lives of various residents whose paths cross in unexpected ways, reflecting on the legacy of Confederate monuments and their differing meanings to the characters. Through these poignant tales, Beattie examines friendship, community, and the complexities surrounding contemporary issues in America.