Carolyn Wall Book order

Carolyn D. Wall crafts narratives with a keen eye for emotional depth and psychological complexity, often exploring themes of redemption and resilience. Her writing is characterized by a compelling style that draws readers into intricate human relationships and unexpected turns of fate. Wall excels at creating vivid characters and immersive settings, making her stories both thought-provoking and deeply resonant. She possesses a unique ability to uncover the profound within the ordinary, offering readers a powerful and moving literary experience.

2012
Playing with Matches
320 pages
12 hours of reading
3.7(557)Add rating
Clea's journey back to her Mississippi hometown unfolds as she confronts unresolved trauma from her past and the secrets that linger within her small community. Now at a crossroads in her marriage, her return forces her to reconcile with her history and the choices that led her away. This poignant exploration of family, memory, and the struggle to find one's place amidst painful reminders reveals the complexities of love and the weight of unspoken truths.
2009
Sweeping Up Glass
3.9(2379)Add rating
A debut novel exploring the relationships between mothers and daughters, racial prejudice, and the destructive nature of secrets set in the 1930s American South.

Playing with Matches

Sweeping Up Glass