Recently, I listened to an interview with an author who talked about how she developed stories. She said that she tries to always create a story where you can see different sides to issues and agree with both sides. She doesn't try to write about good characters and bad characters - they are all characters with whom we can relate.
In Little Fires Everywhere, there are several issues where it might be easy to take a stand. But the author presents both sides so beautifully that it's almost impossible. This is a story of family dynamics, especially the relationships between mothers and daughters.
The Richardsons are an affluent family living in Shaker Heights. They have 4 children who are all teenagers. They own a duplex that has been rented by a mother, Mia, and her teenage daughter, Pearl. The two families blend when Pearl befriends one of the Richardson children and begins to spend most of her time at the Richardson's home. And Mia starts to work for the Richardsons helping around the house. Things become complicated and there are secrets that develop. And while some of the coincidences are a bit over the top and some of the plot turns are predictable, it still is an excellent read and one that kept my interest throughout. -June
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