Thank You for Coming to Hattiesburg: A Novel of Love, Loss, and Healing

Thank You for Coming to Hattiesburg: One Comedian's Tour of Not-Quite-the-Biggest Cities in the World

by Todd Barry

4.4 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	35264 KB
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Thank You for Coming to Hattiesburg is a novel by Mississippi author Kiese Laymon. The book tells the story of a young black man named Clarence who returns to his hometown of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, after his father's death. Clarence is struggling to come to terms with his father's death and his own identity. He is also dealing with the racism and poverty that are rampant in his hometown.

The novel is a powerful and moving exploration of the complexities of race, class, and family in the American South. Laymon's writing is lyrical and unflinching, and his characters are complex and unforgettable. Thank You for Coming to Hattiesburg is a must-read for anyone interested in contemporary American literature.

About the Author

Kiese Laymon is a writer and professor from Jackson, Mississippi. He is the author of two novels, Thank You for Coming to Hattiesburg and Long Division, and a memoir, Heavy: An American Memoir. Laymon's work has been praised for its honesty, humor, and insight. He is a recipient of the Whiting Award and the National Book Foundation's "5 Under 35" award.

Reviews

"Thank You for Coming to Hattiesburg is a powerful and moving exploration of the complexities of race, class, and family in the American South. Laymon's writing is lyrical and unflinching, and his characters are complex and unforgettable. This is a must-read for anyone interested in contemporary American literature." - The New York Times

"Thank You for Coming to Hattiesburg is a brilliant and devastating novel. Laymon writes with a rare honesty and insight about the complexities of race, class, and family in the American South. This is a book that will stay with you long after you finish it." - The Washington Post

"Thank You for Coming to Hattiesburg is a powerful and unforgettable novel. Laymon's writing is lyrical and raw, and his characters are complex and heartbreaking. This is a book that will challenge you and change you." - NPR

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Thank You for Coming to Hattiesburg: One Comedian's Tour of Not-Quite-the-Biggest Cities in the World

by Todd Barry

4.4 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	35264 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	273 pages

FREE