Stubble

"Stubble" by George Looms is an early 1900's novel that starts with Mary Louise thinking about her life while observing the world. The book introduces characters like Zenie, a new mother, and Joe Hooper, who is connected to Mary Louise. The story takes place in a small town and explores social interactions and relationships between people. When Mary Louise meets Zenie, a past conflict between races is shown which highlights Zenie's new freedom. This meet shows the ideas of change and who someone is. The story goes on as Mary Louise's relationships with Joe and her sick Aunt Susie develop, and the writing captures the subtle emotions and social ideas, hinting at investigations of self-worth and what society expects.