The After Party

The After Party by Anton DiSclafani Summary:  Joan Fortier is the epitome of Texas glamour and the center of the 1950s Houston social scene. Tall, blonde, beautiful, and strong, she dominates the room and the gossip columns. Every man who sees her seems to want her; every woman just wants to be her. But this is a highly ordered world of garden clubs and debutante balls. The money may flow as freely as the oil, but the freedom and power all belong to the men. What happens when a woman of indecorous appetites and desires like Joan wants more? What does it do to her best friend? Devoted to Joan since childhood, Cece Buchanan is either her chaperone or her partner in crime, depending on whom you ask. But as Joan’s radical behavior escalates, Cece’s perspective shifts—forcing one provocative choice to appear the only one there is. A thrilling glimpse into the sphere of the rich and beautiful at a memorable moment in history, The After Party unfurls a story of friendship as obsessive, euphoric, consuming, and complicated as any romance. Angie’s comments: This was a different book. I was never sure why Cece remained friends with Joan and why the relationship was so deep – even though Cece explains it, I still can’t comprehend the relationship. I definitely side with Cece’s husband on this issue! In the end, the book is about the role of women at that time at that place, and what happens when two friends decide on different roles and different values. Recommended for readers of fiction about women.  Request this item Request this item in large print