A Gate at the Stairs by Lorrie Moore
Set in the Midwest shortly after the 9/11 terrorist attacks, the book follows a young woman named Tassie Keltjin as she navigates her way through college life and a new job as a nanny for a sophisticated and mysterious couple who have adopted a mixed-race child. The story delves into themes of love, loss, and the complexities of racial identity, as Tassie becomes more entangled in the family's life and secrets, ultimately experiencing a tragic loss that changes her perspective on life.
The 3347th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2009
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 320
- Words
- 123,000
- Original Language
- English
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- 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die (The Book)
- The 10 Best Books Through Time (New York Times)