First published 2023
Rashid Johnson, a young Black man, navigates the complexities of race, class, and belonging in modern America. Grappling with his own sense of identity, he finds himself caught between the weight of his family's legacy and the desire to forge his own path. As he confronts the systemic barriers that challenge him at every turn, Rashid must confront his own demons and confront the harsh realities of a society still struggling with its troubled past. With lyrical prose and a keen eye for detail, this powerful novel explores the universal human need for connection and the search for self in a world that often denies it.
Genres: american, african-american, contemporary, 21st-century
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, lyrical, thought-provoking
Tropes: coming-of-age, family-legacy, systemic-barriers
Setting: America
Period: Modern
160 pages · Paperback · Phaidon Press
Content warnings: racism