A compelling account of the consequences of a wrongful conviction for a young African-American couple.
- Barack Obama
Book of the Year according to i, The Guardian, Sunday Times, and Sunday Mail.
Newly married, Celestial and Roy embody the American Dream. Roy is a young executive, and Celestial is an artist at the beginning of a promising career. This idealized image changes drastically, however, when Roy is unexpectedly arrested and sentenced to twelve years in prison for a crime Celestial is certain he didn't commit. Stunned and devastated, Celestial tries to hold on to their love, which has always been her pillar of strength. She finds solace in Andre, their best friend.
When Roy's conviction is suddenly overturned, he returns home full of anticipation to resume their life together. "An American Marriage" offers a masterful narrative and a deep insight into the hearts and minds of three unforgettable characters simultaneously connected and separated by forces beyond their control.
Nominated for the Orwell Prize for Political Fiction 2019 and shortlisted for the International Dublin Literary Award.