This is a book club read.
Not everyday you read a book, that is written in second person. Where the protagonist is you. Is the author inviting me to walk in the protagonist’s shoes? This is about love, identity and race. Its about being black in the current world. Its written beautifully, in a lyrical way. You can feel the pain. You can feel the struggle in the open water. Will you drown or swim?
There are plenty of references to books and music. Don’t think I have ever heard the music or read the authors. Search for a home, where you could live without fear. Where you could be you.
I finished it in one sitting in a few hours. It is not an easy read. Heavy themes. Think it will take time to digest and plenty to chew on.
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