Long Division Summary
Kiese Laymon

Long Division Overview

Long Division is a novel by Kiese Laymon. The story follows teenager Citoyen "City" Coldson as he wrestles with what it means to grow up Black in the American South. City's adventures challenge him to explore his past in order to understand himself. Using witty first-person narration and an unconventional narrative structure, the author explores themes such as change, love, and time.