Good People (novel)

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Good People is a 2026 novel by Patmeena Sabit. [1]

Critical reception

Tommy Orange of The New York Times praised the novel as "gorgeous and powerful", saying that it was "a haunting, beautifully controlled exploration of what happens when the life you have built is dismantled by the very people you hoped would call you a friend". [2]

Lucy Atkins of The Guardian described the novel as "awfully addictive", but noted that its "structure is both its strength and its greatest limitation. The narrative feeds us, morsel after morsel, so we never have to work too hard; and while there is stimulating cultural commentary, the structure prevents any deeper emotional, interior journey of character." [3] Kirkus Reviews described the novel as "well-turned and provocative," saying that although "the parade of voices is a bit overlong, and at times the overall voice feels too similar for a novel designed around multiple perspectives. But it thoughtfully underscores the idea that the American melting pot rarely melts consistently." [4]

References

  1. ↑ "Program: So Far Gone: Jess Walter + Good People: Patmeena Sabit + Eradication: Jonathan Miles (REVIEWERS: Tim Rogers and Madeleine Gray)". ABC Radio National. 12 February 2026. Retrieved 5 February 2026.
  2. ↑ Orange, Tommy (3 February 2026). "Book Review: 'Good People,' by Patmeena Sabit". The New York Times . Retrieved 5 February 2026.
  3. ↑ Atkins, Lucy (13 February 2026). "Good People by Patmeena Sabit review – addictive mystery caters to modern attention spans". The Guardian . Retrieved 5 February 2026.
  4. ↑ "Good People". Kirkus Reviews . 22 November 2025. Retrieved 5 February 2026.
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