'Memorial' Is A Debut Novel That Feels Like The Work Of A Master
Bryan Washington's eagerly awaited first novel is set in Houston — just like his short stories — and follows two young gay men whose relationship is tested when one man's mother comes to visit.
It didn't take Bryan Washington long to become a literary star. The Houston author took the book world by storm last year with his debut short story collection, Lot, a love letter (or something like it) to his hometown of Houston that received rave reviews from critics — including former President Obama, who called the book one of his favorites of the year.
Readers who fell in love with Washington's perceptive writing haven't had to wait too long for his, a novel that's also set in Houston. Here's some good news for the writer's admirers: isn't just every bit as brilliant as its predecessor. It's somehow even better.
