Redwood Court by DeLana R.A. Dameron was a sweet surprise. I didn't expect a debut novel by a published poet to affirm my role as grandmother.
This character-driven story features a multi-generational family living in Charleston, South Carolina. Grandparents Weesie and Teeta bought their home on the Redwood Court cul de sac in the mid 1950s and fostered a strong sense of community among their neighbors. Their house is home base for extended family, especially granddaughter Mika. The book is written as Mika documenting her family's heritage for a school project.
I loved Weesie and Teeta - she the gossip and he the strong silent type - and their relationships with Mika. As grandmother to four young children who spend time at our home every week, it's my goal for our grands to develop the type of memories Mika had. This family is there for each other through good and bad times, and it was heartwarming to see their love in action. The emotions feel so genuine, I wonder if some of Mika's stories are somewhat autobiographical for the author.
The cover is beautiful - I want to know more about its creation and meaning. Thank you to The Dial Press and NetGalley for the review copy of this novel.
This character-driven story features a multi-generational family living in Charleston, South Carolina. Grandparents Weesie and Teeta bought their home on the Redwood Court cul de sac in the mid 1950s and fostered a strong sense of community among their neighbors. Their house is home base for extended family, especially granddaughter Mika. The book is written as Mika documenting her family's heritage for a school project.
I loved Weesie and Teeta - she the gossip and he the strong silent type - and their relationships with Mika. As grandmother to four young children who spend time at our home every week, it's my goal for our grands to develop the type of memories Mika had. This family is there for each other through good and bad times, and it was heartwarming to see their love in action. The emotions feel so genuine, I wonder if some of Mika's stories are somewhat autobiographical for the author.
The cover is beautiful - I want to know more about its creation and meaning. Thank you to The Dial Press and NetGalley for the review copy of this novel.
