A review by rachel_athens
Devil Is Fine by John Vercher

challenging dark emotional funny sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

John Vercher's Devil is Fine shares the personal struggle of a biracial man grieving the loss of his son while also coming to terms with a painful inheritance from his white mother's father. Vercher's prose is smart and funny while also conveying the dreamy confusion of emotional exhaustion. This book surprised me over and over again.