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    An American Marriage: A Novel
    An American Marriage: A Novel
    An American Marriage: A Novel
    Audiobook9 hours

    An American Marriage: A Novel

    Written by Tayari Jones

    Narrated by Sean Crisden and Eisa Davis

    4/5

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    About this audiobook

    Newlyweds Celestial and Roy are the embodiment of both the American Dream and the New South. He is a young executive, and she is an artist on the brink of an exciting career. But as they settle into the routine of their life together, they are ripped apart by circumstances neither could have imagined. Roy is arrested and sentenced to twelve years for a crime Celestial knows he didn't commit. Though fiercely independent, Celestial finds herself bereft and unmoored, taking comfort in Andre, her childhood friend, and best man at their wedding. As Roy's time in prison passes, she is unable to hold on to the love that has been her center. After five years, Roy's conviction is suddenly overturned, and he returns to Atlanta ready to resume their life together.



    This stirring love story is a profoundly insightful look into the hearts and minds of three people who are at once bound and separated by forces beyond their control. An American Marriage is a masterpiece of storytelling, an intimate look deep into the souls of people who must reckon with the past while moving forward—with hope and pain—into the future.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherHighbridge Company
    Release dateFeb 6, 2018
    ISBN9781681688343
    An American Marriage: A Novel
    Author

    Tayari Jones

    Tayari Jones is the internationally bestselling author of four novels, most recently An American Marriage, winner of the Women’s Prize for Fiction 2019. Jones is the recipient of the Hurston/Wright Legacy Award, a United States Artist Fellowship, NEA Fellowship and a Radcliffe Institute Bunting Fellowship. She is also a member of the Fellowship of Southern Writers. Born in Atlanta, Jones is a graduate of Spelman College, University of Iowa, and Arizona State University. She is currently professor of Creative Writing at Emory University and an Andrew Dickson White Professor-at-Large at Cornell University.

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    Reviews for An American Marriage

    4/5

    3,125 ratings265 reviews

    What our readers think

    Readers find this title to be a captivating, beautifully written, and gripping love story. The narration adds emotion and depth to the book. Some readers found the characters lacking depth and the plot losing its direction, but overall, the book is worth reading. It explores universal truths about relationships and the impact of misfortune. The story is raw, heartbreaking, and thought-provoking, making it an excellent choice for book clubs. The audiobook version is highly recommended. Overall, this title is a must-read for those who appreciate complex and realistic love stories.

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    • 3/5

      Oct 6, 2023

      The narration of this book is fantastic. It took a while to get used to Roy’s narrator’s accent but I definitely appreciated the use of more than one narrator.

      While the story is gripping and is sure to keep you locked in, it didn’t feel spectacular to me. The premise is definitely relevant and is an interesting look into a young black couple’s marriage. However, in my opinion, Celestial and Roy seemed doomed to fail from the very first page. I found Celestial and André nearly impossible to stomach, even though I wasn’t completely on Roy’s side.

      I applaud the author for creating a seemingly high stakes drama that is engrossing and riveting. “Seemingly”, because, really, didn’t we all know how this would end? Still, very interesting minor characters - the parents, Davina, Walter (he doesn’t count as a parent). I’d recommend this to anyone looking for an immersive summer read.

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    • 5/5

      Oct 6, 2023

      Don't let the sticker "Oprah's Book Club" keep you away from this book. What a powerful story of marriage, race, fate, hope, freedom and so much more. Each character has a voice that is true and honest. Tragic circumstances tear apart relationships and bring together others. This is an honest look at the life of a young black couple and a system that still stings of racism and injustice.

      1 person found this helpful

    • 4/5

      Feb 24, 2025

      This was a read I needed. Well performed and captivating
    • 5/5

      Jan 18, 2025

      This was book of the month for a book club. Outside my normal read but I enjoyed it. The themes of love and intimacy as a necessity at different stages of life for different reasons and how it feels like it's the only way to be. Loved it
    • 5/5

      Dec 9, 2024

      I enjoyed it so much ☺️
      Well recommended.trust me . Love it
    • 5/5

      Nov 3, 2024

      Loved itttt very much!!!
      I can honestly re read over and over again
    • 5/5

      Feb 9, 2024

      Very mad at the ending.
      But it was a good book, and even better narration .
    • 4/5

      Dec 27, 2023

      What a captivating story. Roy and Celestial got me thinking hard about life and it’s unfortunate circumstances.
    • 5/5

      Oct 6, 2023

      The reading is superb! The storyline has it’s weaknesses but the reading made up for it!
    • 3/5

      Oct 6, 2023

      This was an incredibly well written book with very realistic characters, and one that provided an important look at both the prison culture in America as well as its disproportionate targeting of and effect on black men. However, I did not like any of the characters. Their attitudes toward, and decisions about, each other were not great. I understood why they said and did some of the things they did, but found it hard to connect to any of them throughout much of the book. I wanted to tell off many of the men for treating the primary female character like a possession, and I wanted to shake her and drag her to a lawyer and a therapist to help her get sorted out. While this book was not a home run for me, I found the author to be a beautiful writer and would read another one of her works.
    • 5/5

      Oct 6, 2023

      Beautifully written, heartbreaking story...an excellent choice for bookclubs, as there’s a lot to discuss. The audio version is spectacular.
    • 5/5

      Oct 6, 2023

      Excellent from beginning to end I loved it. My only con was celestial voice sounded old
    • 5/5

      Oct 6, 2023

      An emotional story of love from both sides. This is a classic and must read.
    • 3/5

      Oct 6, 2023

      To sad for me. I can't believe that woman lied on the court stand and DNA didn't clear Roy
    • 4/5

      Oct 6, 2023

      Captivating- well written. I really enjoyed being ‘an observer’ to this very intimate relationship.
    • 5/5

      Oct 6, 2023

      Beautiful love stories! I enjoyed the narration which gave the book emotion and depth.
    • 5/5

      Oct 6, 2023

      Great book! Left me with many thoughts. Recommending to all

    • 5/5

      Oct 6, 2023

      This book had me in tears... So many times. Really dug deep on what marriage is and can be when faced with hard times!
    • 5/5

      Oct 6, 2023

      This book is so gripping, painful and lovely. Its just perfectly complex
    • 5/5

      Oct 6, 2023

      Love this book . Story had a happy ending to it
    • 5/5

      Oct 6, 2023

      Beautifully written, raw, and captivating! The author paints a picture with words and tells a complicated, yet real love story.
    • 4/5

      Oct 6, 2023

      If you were looking for a fairytale ending, this isn’t that. Everything about this novel was so real that it hurt.
    • 5/5

      Oct 6, 2023

      This will make your heart tighten. Thinking of how fragile things can be and all can be gone with just a click. You will love the characters, hate them and at the same time have empathy with them the whole time. I cannot recommend this book more, the narrator did an absolutely good job as well.
    • 4/5

      Oct 6, 2023

      It was an interesting story and I really liked the narrators.
    • 5/5

      Oct 6, 2023

      This is not my typical read but I enjoyed it so much. I also really loved the format of it, normally I struggle a bit with audio books but this one was so pleasing. I look forward to reading this again in a couple years !
    • 4/5

      Oct 6, 2023

      What I think? I think Celestial was manipulative! A good story this is.
    • 2/5

      Oct 6, 2023

      The reviews told me it would be worth listening to but I found it lacking depth. You don’t really get to know the characters, instead it’s just a story that someone could tell you in 10 minutes.
    • 5/5

      Oct 6, 2023

      Very well written! If your looking for a happy ending but not “THE” happy ending, you’ve come to the right place. The in detail descriptions of the characters thoughts, feelings even bought me to tears and points and laughter at others...
    • 5/5

      Oct 6, 2023

      Shook. I thought she was going to kill me but thankfully, she didn't.
    • 5/5

      Oct 6, 2023

      This book is stunningly brilliant and had me excited to go to work every week so I could listen to it. Thanks Obama and Oprah, I would have never found this book otherwise. The audiobook narrators are absolutely stunning as well.