Literary · Contemporary fiction
An American Marriage
Newlyweds Celestial and Roy are building a life in Atlanta when Roy is wrongly convicted and sentenced to twelve years. The story follows how the separation changes their marriage and the people around them.
Facts last checked 2026-10-17
- First published
- 1957
- Pace
- Medium
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 321
- Format
- Book 1 of 11 in Drina
Read this if you want a moving, character-driven novel about love, injustice and impossible choices.
Skip this if you prefer plot-led stories with clear heroes and a neat ending.
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Quick answers about An American Marriage
- What is An American Marriage about?
- Newlyweds Celestial and Roy are building a life in Atlanta when Roy is wrongly convicted and sentenced to twelve years. The story follows how the separation changes their marriage and the people around them.
- Who should read An American Marriage?
- Read it if you want a moving, character-driven novel about love, injustice and impossible choices. Skip it if you prefer plot-led stories with clear heroes and a neat ending.
- How long and how fast is An American Marriage?
- It is a medium-paced, medium read of about 321 pages, first published in 1957.
- Does An American Marriage have content warnings?
- Content we flag: Racism, Prejudice.
- Can I borrow An American Marriage for free?
- Often, yes. Check Libby (OverDrive) to see whether your library lends An American Marriage; the borrow button above searches it for you.
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