I absolutely devoured “The Trees” and still wanted more. I think fans of Jordan Peele’s “Us” will love this exploration of race and reparations by Percival Everett.
I loved how he wrote each character, flipping race stereotypes on their head and being unrelenting in his writing of unlikable characters. The chapters were short and fast, making it so easy to fly through. The story was spooky and mysterious, originally taking over a small town before the whole country became involved. With incredible writing, deeply addicting plot, and a stellar, expansive cast of characters, this book has made me a life long fan of Everett’s.
Three words that describe this book: Haunting, vengeful, addictive.
You might want to pick this book up if: you had just finished visiting your racist family.
-Jordan
This reader review was submitted as part of Adult Summer Reading. We will continue to share them throughout the year.
