Kirkus Reviews described the book in a starred review as "Sharp, strange, propellant-and a whole lot of fun." Mark Athitakis rated the book 3.5/4 stars and stated in USA Today, " Luster isn’t just a sardonic book, but a powerful one about emotional transformation." Publishers Weekly reviewed the book and stated, "Edie’s ability to navigate the complicated relationships with the Walkers exhibits Leilani’s mastery of nuance, and the narration is perceptive, funny, and emotionally charged." gave Luster a starred review and wrote: "Leilani’s writing is cerebral and raw, and this debut novel will establish her as a powerful new voice." The book was recommended by various outlets prior to its publication. Major themes Ĭritics noted that the character of Edie is a flâneur, which is notable as it is typically a literary position occupied by white male characters. Edie begins a sexual relationship with Eric and moves to New Jersey to live with his family after she gets fired. Eric and his wife have a 12-year-old adoptive daughter, Akila, who is also Black. She meets Eric, a white man in his forties who is in an open marriage. Luster follows Edie, a Black woman in her twenties who lives in New York City and works as an editorial assistant. In December 2020, the novel was found in Literary Hub to have made 16 lists of the year's best books. It received mainly positive critical reception and won the 2020 Kirkus Prize for fiction. Luster was released on Augby Farrar, Straus and Giroux.
It follows a young Black woman who gets involved with a middle-aged white man in an open marriage. Luster is a 2020 debut novel by Raven Leilani.
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