The Jealous Kind

Set in 1950s Texas, James Lee Burke’s novel explores a world of shifting social dynamics and growing tensions amid the backdrop of the Korean War. High school junior Aaron Holland Broussard navigates his coming of age, grappling with first love, friendship, and the underlying class conflicts that threaten to reshape his world. Amidst the nostalgic veneer of drive-in movies and teenage dreams, the story delves into the complexities of identity and the challenges of protecting those he cares about.