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Sadeqa Johnson

The House of Eve

Sadeqa JohnsonFiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2023

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Sadeqa Johnson

The House of Eve

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2023
Book Details
Pages

320

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Philadelphia, Baltimore • 1950s

Publication Year

2023

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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The House of Eve by Sadeqa Johnson, set in the 1940s-1950s, chronicles the lives of high schooler Ruby Pearsall and college student Eleanor Quarles Pride as they navigate challenges shaped by gender, racism, and poverty. Ruby, striving to escape generational poverty through education, faces an unwanted pregnancy and adoption pressures. Meanwhile, Eleanor, struggling with class and colorism, marries William despite family opposition and deals with multiple miscarriages. The novel tells their intertwined stories of resilience and second chances. The book includes depictions of anti-gay bias, miscarriage, sexual assault of minors, forced adoption, racism, and mentions death by suicide.

Emotional

Bittersweet

Contemplative

Nostalgic

Inspirational

Reviews & Readership

4.4

108,518 ratings

87%

Loved it

11%

Mixed feelings

1%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The House of Eve by Sadeqa Johnson has garnered acclaim for its compelling characters and richly woven narrative. Reviewers applaud Johnson’s skillful handling of complex themes and emotional depth. While some critique the pacing as uneven, the evocative prose and historical accuracy are widely appreciated, making this a memorable and thought-provoking read.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The House of Eve?

Readers who enjoyed Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid or An American Marriage by Tayari Jones will find The House of Eve by Sadeqa Johnson compelling. This novel appeals to those interested in complex African American female protagonists, historical fiction, and themes of love, race, and identity.

4.4

108,518 ratings

87%

Loved it

11%

Mixed feelings

1%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

320

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Philadelphia, Baltimore • 1950s

Publication Year

2023

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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