Southern Literary's Reviews > The House Party

More like 3.5 stars. // In the spring of 2008, a suburban house party of trespassing teenagers becomes violent and destructive. As the ADA and police try to figure out what happened the local community’s underlying divisions in class, privilege, and ethics comes bubbling to the surface. I thought this was going to be a quick thriller based on the cover, but it turned out to be a compelling meditation on how seemingly insignificant choices can have widespread consequences. The author does a great job of telling the story through multiple perspectives and creating enough tension to keep you invested. A solid choice if you’re looking for a book that handles some weighty issues with empathy and grace, but only takes a few hours to read.