First published 2020
In "White Review No. 28", poet Claudia Rankine collects searing vignettes that capture the lived experiences of Black Americans. From a mother's anguish over her son's killing to a woman's quiet rage at everyday racism, these raw, unflinching snapshots lay bare the daily emotional tolls of systemic oppression. Yet amidst the pain, Rankine finds pockets of grace, resilience, and collective joy - moments that illuminate the indomitable spirit of the human experience.
Genres: fiction, literary-fiction, american, african-american, contemporary, 21st-century
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, resilience
200 pages · Paperback · Fitzcarraldo Editions
Content warnings: racism, violence