Real Life

Winner of multiple prestigious awards and named a Best Book of the Year by numerous outlets, this novel explores themes of intimacy, violence, and mercy within a Midwestern university town. Through the perspective of Wallace, an introverted, black, queer biochemistry student from Alabama, the story delves into complex personal and social tensions that surface over a tumultuous weekend. It is a powerful and thought-provoking tale that examines the impact of hidden wounds and the challenges of overcoming them.