Super Short Summary

Linden Hills by Gloria Naylor explores an affluent Black community through Lester, a resident, and Willie, an outsider. As they traverse the neighborhood, they uncover the dark underbelly of its pursuit of the American dream, witnessing how the quest for status and wealth leads to moral decay and personal tragedy. Their journey mirrors Dante's Inferno, culminating in a metaphorical and literal descent to the community's core, overseen by the Nedeed family. The novel delves into class, hierarchy, racism, and misogyny.