Member Review
Review by
Tracey B, Reviewer
Since I attended college in Texas, I’m often drawn to books set there. The Bright Years by Sarah Damoff is a complex, multi-generational Texas family drama that deals with alcoholism, marriage, secrets, and loss. It spans the years 1958 to 2019 and is told from three points of view--husband and wife Ryan and Lillian Bright and their daughter Jet.
The characters struggle with the complications of keeping secrets from each other and with addiction, among other issues. So, no, it’s not a light read. The book gives keen insight into human behavior motivated by shame, regret, fear, and feelings of victimhood. The author also explores friendships, choices, forgiveness, and redemption along the way. It’s painful, touching, and often downright sad, but ultimately hopeful.
Thanks to @netgalley and @simonbooks for an advance reader copy. The book will be published April 1, 2025.
The characters struggle with the complications of keeping secrets from each other and with addiction, among other issues. So, no, it’s not a light read. The book gives keen insight into human behavior motivated by shame, regret, fear, and feelings of victimhood. The author also explores friendships, choices, forgiveness, and redemption along the way. It’s painful, touching, and often downright sad, but ultimately hopeful.
Thanks to @netgalley and @simonbooks for an advance reader copy. The book will be published April 1, 2025.
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