A wonderful story that follows Sandy Rogers, a young boy growing up during the Harlem Renaissance. I'm particularly interested in the symbolism of the porch throughout the novel, and how it ties to the idealized American family, and the dysfunction that exists within the Rogers household.

This novel is a quick read (217 pages) but has a lot of depth and I highly encourage those interested in African American or Harlem Renaissance literature to give it a shot. Langston Hughes is an author that is highly regarded, and his novels stand the test of time.