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In Nothing North of Delmar by Ellen Barker, Novelle and her sister were raised mostly by their mother, as their father was rarely present. Novelle is hardworking and excels at academics. After college, she leaves for graduate studies at Washington University. When she arrives in St. Louis, there is a mix-up with her apartment, which later results in her losing furniture and other belongings. Novelle is also keen on getting a job immediately, and after a recommendation by Arlo, she gets a job. As things unfold, Novelle realizes that Delmar is still racially segregated and various stereotypes still exist about Black people. Later on, Novelle gets another job as a teaching assistant. How will things unfold as Novelle starts her graduate studies after the summer break?
Nothing North of Delmar by Ellen Barker is an interesting read with a steady pacing that kept me intrigued and eager to discover the next twist in the plot. The characters were well-developed, and I loved the well-crafted dialogues that brought the story to life. The themes covered, such as the impact of absent fathers and how far we have come in addressing minority rights, will resonate with many readers. This thought-provoking work also got me thinking about how social change can’t be achieved by simply passing laws. People need to be proactive and involved for desired results to be achieved. Ellen captured all the events and emotions vividly, which added to the overall beauty of the work, and readers will also appreciate the seamless flow of the plot. I look forward to reading something else by Ellen Barker.
