Lines in the Water
Lines in the Water by David Scott McVey, published by Atmosphere Press on August 20, 2021, is a work of fiction that delves into the complexities of racism and friendship in a small Southern town. Spanning 490 pages, the narrative unfolds against the backdrop of desegregation at the Pulaski County Consolidated High School, where the lives of two students, Mike Thomas and Lee Sanderson, intersect amidst societal tensions.
The story explores the evolving friendship between Mike, a white student, and Lee, a young black student whose family has been deeply affected by local racism. As they bond over shared interests like fishing and navigating their teenage lives, they face external challenges that threaten their connection. The plot thickens when Lee’s brother, known for his athletic prowess, becomes embroiled in a murder accusation, highlighting the enduring impact of hate and anger in their community. Through these personal and communal struggles, Lines in the Water presents a nuanced examination of the fight against racism and the small victories that emerge in the face of adversity.
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The battle to end racism, and all the hate and anger that goes with it, is won through many small engagements.
One such engagement begins on the eve of desegregation at the Pulaski County Consolidated High School. There, we see the budding friendship between Mike Thomas, a white student, and Lee Sanderson, a young black student whose father was lynched at the hands of the local Klan. The two bond over their love of fishing and their nervous efforts to court the classroom girls. When Lee’s brother-known as “Gone” for his speed on the field-replaces the sheriff’s son on the football team, old ghosts of hate and anger conspire with the living to frame the boys for murder.
In Lines in the Water by Scott McVey, we experience overwhelming racism and bigotry in the lives of people in one small town. But we also find victories that have been a long time coming.
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