The Burgess Boys
novel by Strout
Quick Summary
The Burgess Boys is a 2013 novel by American author Elizabeth Strout. The story is set in the fictional town of Shirley Falls, Maine, and explores family dynamics. It follows two brothers who are attempting to assist their divorced sister and her son, who has been accused of a hate crime. The novel is part of Strout's interconnected body of work, which often features characters who reappear in different books. Strout is known for her empathetic portrayals of flawed characters in small-town settings.12
Summary created from Britannica articles
using AI.
AI can make mistakes, so verify using Britannica articles.
3 Britannica Sources
Ask Britannica AI about this topic
Britannica doesn't have a full article on this topic, so we've curated a list of our relevant coverage.
