A bittersweet celebration of the scrappy Americans who are finding a way to survive even as the elite push humans and animals alike out of their habitats.
Raymer’s novel contrasts the heart-wrenching difficulties of C.C.’s upbringing with the independence and resilience that followed her into adulthood. A sharp and smoldering debut, Fireworks Every Night crackles on every page.
Evocative language and crackerjack storytelling ... This unsparing version of the modern American tragedy is more fun to read than can possibly be right.
Lively if meandering ... While there isn’t much momentum, Raymer impresses with heart-rending characters and clear-eyed exploration of class differences. Though it’s a little messy, there’s a great deal of life on the page.
