A thought-provoking tale of racial identity in 1920’s America. The fictional Clare, ambitious and beautiful, makes the decision to ‘pass’ as a white woman. Her invented identity begins to crumble as her longings to reconnect with her African-American roots lead her to live a risky double life. This slender, exquisitely written book will have you holding your breath as it explores the often blurred and unfair boundaries of racial identity. The ending will leave you shaken.
(Sharron Calkins - bwl 109 Summer 2023 ) |
