The Jealous Kind: A Novel

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Synopsis

New York Times bestselling author and “the reigning champ of nostalgia noir” (The New York Times Book Review) James Lee Burke returns with a powerful novel in the Holland Family series set in 1950s Texas, as the specter of the Korean War looms.

On its surface, life in 1950s Houston is as you’d expect: stoic fathers, restless teens, drive-in movies, and souped-up Cadillacs. But underneath that surface lies a world shifting under high school junior Aaron Holland Broussard’s feet. The underlying class war between the haves and have nots is growing steadily, along with the menace of conflict overseas in Korea, providing a harrowing backdrop to his growth to manhood. But when Aaron spots the beautiful Valerie Epstein at a drive-in, he steps in when he sees her fighting with her boyfriend, Grady Harrelson. Aaron’s newfound confidence helps catch Valerie’s eye, and the two begin dating. Grady is a live wire though, and presents a looming problem for Aaron.

You will recall the feelings and inspirational power of your first love, and empathize with Aaron’s extraordinary challenges to protect himself and the ones he loves in “this dark, atmospheric story” (Publishers Weekly). The Jealous Kind illustrates how first loves, friendship, violence, and power can alter what traditional America means for the people trying to find their way in a changing world.

Chapters

  • TheJealousKindUAB 01 Title

    Duration: 39s
  • TheJealousKindUAB 02 Ch1

    Duration: 15min
  • TheJealousKindUAB 03 Ch2

    Duration: 23min
  • TheJealousKindUAB 04 Ch3

    Duration: 19min
  • TheJealousKindUAB 05 Ch4

    Duration: 33min
  • TheJealousKindUAB 06 Ch5

    Duration: 17min
  • TheJealousKindUAB 07 Ch6

    Duration: 22min
  • TheJealousKindUAB 08 Ch7

    Duration: 19min
  • TheJealousKindUAB 09 Ch8

    Duration: 21min
  • TheJealousKindUAB 10 Ch9

    Duration: 23min
  • TheJealousKindUAB 11 Ch10

    Duration: 18min
  • TheJealousKindUAB 12 Ch11

    Duration: 30min
  • TheJealousKindUAB 13 Ch12

    Duration: 17min
  • TheJealousKindUAB 14 Ch13

    Duration: 20min
  • TheJealousKindUAB 15 Ch14

    Duration: 17min
  • TheJealousKindUAB 16 Ch15

    Duration: 14min
  • TheJealousKindUAB 17 Ch16

    Duration: 24min
  • TheJealousKindUAB 18 Ch17

    Duration: 15min
  • TheJealousKindUAB 19 Ch18

    Duration: 07min
  • TheJealousKindUAB 20 Ch19

    Duration: 18min
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