The Heavenly Table by Donald Ray Pollock

Set in the early 20th century, this gritty and darkly humorous novel follows the tumultuous journey of the Jewett brothers, three impoverished siblings who embark on a crime spree across the American Midwest after their father's death. As they navigate a world filled with desperation and violence, their paths intersect with a cast of vividly drawn characters, each grappling with their own struggles and desires. The narrative weaves together themes of survival, morality, and the pursuit of the American Dream, painting a vivid portrait of a society on the brink of change.