Home Country (book)

Home Country is a novel by American author Garth Greenwell, published in 2024. The novel is a follow-up to his earlier works, What Belongs to You and Cleanness, and continues to explore themes of identity, sexuality, and belonging.

The narrative focuses on the protagonist, Mitch, reflecting on his childhood in the American South and his complex relationship with his family, particularly his conservative father, in the context of his adult life as a writer and gay man. Home Country delves into the psychological and emotional impact of growing up in a restrictive environment and the lasting effects of internalized shame and religious guilt. The book also explores themes of memory, trauma, and the search for self-acceptance.