Brandon Taylor
3 SeriesBrandon Taylor is an American author whose debut novel, "Real Life," was released in 2020 to critical acclaim. The book was a New York Times Editors’ Choice and a finalist for both the Booker Prize and the National Book Critics Circle John Leonard Prize. It was also featured on several best of the year lists, including those by the New York Times and the Washington Post.
Brandon Taylor's debut novel, "Real Life," follows Wallace, a black, queer biochemistry student from Alabama navigating life at a Midwestern university. Initially focused on self-preservation, Wallace keeps his distance from others, including his friends. A pivotal late-summer weekend shatters his isolation when he faces confrontations with colleagues and an unexpected encounter with a seemingly straight, white classmate. These events expose underlying tensions and desires within their community. Taylor's narrative explores the challenges of overcoming personal wounds and the costs associated with such growth.
