Janel’s #CBR4 Review 42 A Good American by Alex George
This book was heartwarming and George is a good storyteller which draws the reader into the story. Music is key to the plot and becomes a courting method for multiple characters. I appreciated the way George intertwined the historical events and culture of the time into the fictional plot. Having the book being told from the grandson’s perspective really did give a different take on the story. Overall there was an ongoing search for what home is and means to each of the characters.
This book is a good portrait of creating a family and adjusting to other cultures as an immigrant. The last part of the book surfaces an interesting plot twist but overall causes an awkward ending. I appreciated how George explored how each generation discovered what it means to be an American.
