First published 2017
In James McBride's "Five-Carat Soul," a toy commissioned by Robert E. Lee lands in a black minister's home, five strangers face judgment, and a president finds inspiration in an overheard stable conversation. Through these surprising, poignant stories, McBride explores the messy, hilarious ways we navigate identity, history, and our shared humanity.
Genres: fiction, american-fiction, african-american, contemporary, 21st-century
Vibes: intimate, lyrical, thought-provoking
Tropes: diverse-perspectives, found-family
336 pages · Paperback · Riverhead Books