The Air Between Us A Novel
The Air Between Us by Deborah Johnson, published by HarperCollins on March 24, 2009, is a reprint edition comprising 336 pages. Set in Revere, Mississippi, during the 1960s, the narrative explores the racial divides within a Southern town where blacks and whites live separately. The story begins with a ten-year-old boy named Critter, who drives a wounded Billy Ray to a segregated hospital after a suspicious hunting accident. As the investigation unfolds, the town’s hidden connections between its black and white residents come to light, complicating the struggle for integration.
Readers will find a richly woven tale featuring endearing characters and a mystery that unfolds throughout the narrative. The story delves into the complexities of race relations, as Dr. Cooper Connelly adopts a progressive stance on integration, while Dr. Reese Jackson navigates the challenges of his prominent position in the community. The presence of Madame Melba, a fortune-teller with a mysterious past, adds an intriguing layer to the unfolding drama. This novel presents a nuanced exploration of societal issues, making it a thought-provoking read.
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Revere, Mississippi, with its population of “20,000 and sinking,” is not unlike most Southern towns in the 1960s. Blacks live on one side of town and whites on the other. The two rarely mix. Or so everyone believes. But the truth is brought to the forefront when Critter, who is only ten, black and barely tall enough to see over the dashboard, drives Billy Ray—wounded in a suspicious hunting accident—to the segregated Doctor’s Hospital. Dr. Cooper Connelly, the town’s most high-profile resident, assures Billy Ray’s family he’ll be fine. He dies, however, and most people assume it is just a typical hunting accident—until the sheriff orders an investigation.
Suddenly the connections between white and black are revealed to be deeper than anyone expects, which makes the town’s struggle with integration that much more complicated and consuming. Dr. Connelly takes an unexpectedly progressive view toward integration; the esteemed Dr. Reese Jackson, who is so prominent that even Ebony has profiled him, tries to stay above the fray. At times, it seems the town’s only distraction is the racially ambiguous Madame Melba, a fortune-teller and “voyeur” with a past.
With endearing, fully realized characters and a mystery that will keep readers guessing until the final page, The Air Between Us will keep you engrossed until the end.
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