A review by beatniksafari
City of Refuge by Tom Piazza

4.0

A sweeping look at Hurricane Katrina and its aftermath, from the viewpoints of two New Orleans families, one white and one black. The novel does not pretend to be unbiased or apolitical. It's clear where Piazza's sympathies and frustrations lie, and sometimes those opinions skirt the edge of interfering with the storyline. Yet the story of Craig, SJ, and their remarkable, resilient city compelled my attention beyond any dissonant moments.