A review by lindseyzank
The Travelers by Regina Porter

4.0

An inventive, playful, and sharp story about an interracial family across generations and historical moments (from the 1950's through 2010) in American history. My reading experience of this book was highly enjoyable because of the way Porter balances character development with controlled narrative experimentation with exploration of how race affects family relationships and people's experiences of history. The novel also examines death, disappointment, love, sexuality, marriage, and the ties that bind people together. The writing is emotional, funny, intelligent. I particularly loved Eloise's story, a Black woman who admires Bessie Coleman and wants to become a pilot, and who struggles over the years to embrace her lesbian identity. Porter is a smart, smart writer, and I can't wait to read what she writes next!