Everything I Never Told You: A Novel

A haunting debut novel about a mixed-race family living in 1970s Ohio and the tragedy that will either be their undoing or their salvation. Marilyn, devastated and vengeful, is determined to find a responsible party, no matter what the cost. But it's the youngest of the family, Hannah, who observes far more than anyone realizes - and who may be the only one who knows the truth about what happened. A profoundly moving story of family, history, and the meaning of home, Everything I Never Told You is both a gripping pause-resister and a sensitive family portrait, exploring the divisions between cultures and the rift

Beautiful and poetic first novel I am stunned that this is Celeste Ng's first novel. I was instantly drawn into this book, with its beautifully drawn characters and superb writing. On its surface, the story is a mystery: What led to the death of Lydia Lee, a sixteen-year-old honor student with (supposedly) everything to live for?. "A tour de force in storytelling" according to James Hiller. How is it possible that this is a first novel? It is so exquisite, so marvelously perfect, so regally quiet and elegant that surely, it must come from the hands of a old soul author. But no. This is Celeste Ng's first novel, and in it, she has painted such a deeply felt, original story. This book . Family complexities Kindle Customer James and Marilyn want different things from life. The former want to fit in, but because of his nationality he stands out. Marilyn wants to be nonconforming both in her life decisions and in her choice of James as a life partner. They achieve an impasse in how to raise their children, lavishing t