The Jealous Kind: A Novel (A Holland Family Novel)
General fiction, Mysteries and crime stories, Serious and literary fiction
Synthetic audio, Automated braille
Summary
New York Times bestselling author and &“the reigning champ of nostalgia noir&” (The New York Times Book Review) James Lee Burke returns with a powerful novel in the Holland Family series set in 1950s Texas, as the specter of the… Korean War looms.On its surface, life in 1950s Houston is as you&’d expect: stoic fathers, restless teens, drive-in movies, and souped-up Cadillacs. But underneath that surface lies a world shifting under high school junior Aaron Holland Broussard&’s feet. The underlying class war between the haves and have nots is growing steadily, along with the menace of conflict overseas in Korea, providing a harrowing backdrop to his growth to manhood. But when Aaron spots the beautiful Valerie Epstein at a drive-in, he steps in when he sees her fighting with her boyfriend, Grady Harrelson. Aaron&’s newfound confidence helps catch Valerie&’s eye, and the two begin dating. Grady is a live wire though, and presents a looming problem for Aaron. You will recall the feelings and inspirational power of your first love, and empathize with Aaron&’s extraordinary challenges to protect himself and the ones he loves in &“this dark, atmospheric story&” (Publishers Weekly). The Jealous Kind illustrates how first loves, friendship, violence, and power can alter what traditional America means for the people trying to find their way in a changing world.