A Southern Family by Gail Godwin

A Southern Family explores the emotional aftermath of a young man’s tragic death and the ripples it sends through his complex, tight-knit North Carolina family. Told from multiple perspectives—including his writer sister, emotionally distant mother, and estranged father—this layered novel examines grief, secrets, and identity in the American South. It’s a thoughtful and character-driven story of how families fracture and, sometimes, heal.

Paperback, 1988

Goodreads: 3.63