Book #1: “Middlesex” by Jeffrey Eugenides. Multi-generational tale of a Greek family emigrating to the U.S. in the 1920's, settling in Detroit. The narrator and protagonist of the story is Cal Stephanides, born Calliope, 3rd generation; born a girl in 1960, this is the story of how a "wayward gene" makes its way through the family to her, with some seriously complex results. Eugenides, who also wrote “The Virgin Suicides,” draws a vivid picture of life for an immigrant family in twentieth century America, specifically in the Detroit area (his hometown). An enjoyable read: great characters, historical context, and a medical mystery of sorts.
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