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The Turner House

Angela Flournoy
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The Turner House

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2015

Book Brief

Angela Flournoy

The Turner House

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2015
Book Details
Pages

352

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Detroit, Michigan • 2000s

Theme
Publication Year

2015

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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The Turner House by Angela Flournoy tells the multigenerational story of the Turner family in Detroit, highlighting their struggles with economic difficulties from the 1920s to the 1980s, and the experiences of the thirteen siblings as they navigate poverty, addiction, and family ties. The Turner family home on Yarrow Street serves as a focal point, carrying memories and haunting secrets that impact each member's life. Sensitive topics include addiction and sexual misconduct.

Mysterious

Melancholic

Nostalgic

Emotional

Contemplative

Reviews & Readership

3.8

20,712 ratings

60%

Loved it

31%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

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Angela Flournoy's debut novel The Turner House portrays a powerful family saga set in Detroit, capturing the nuances of familial bonds and economic struggle. Critics praise its rich character development and vivid depiction of setting, though some feel the narrative loses momentum at times. Overall, a compelling and evocative read.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Turner House?

Readers who appreciate compelling family sagas, historical context, and rich character development, similar to works like The Twelve Tribes of Hattie by Ayana Mathis and The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett, would enjoy The Turner House by Angela Flournoy. Ideal for those fascinated by themes of heritage, home, and resilience.

3.8

20,712 ratings

60%

Loved it

31%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

352

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Detroit, Michigan • 2000s

Theme
Publication Year

2015

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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