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International bestseller • John Leonard Award winner in the National Book Critics Circle • Pen/Hemingway Award winner in the first novel • Garner, 18th Century: Two and a half sisters were born in different villages, each of which did not know. One would marry the British and live a comfortable life in the grand room of Cape Town Coast Castle. Another would be captured in a raid in her village, imprisoned in the same castle and sold to slavery.
One of Oprah’s best books of the year, following the parallel paths of these sisters and their descendants, to eight generations: from the Gold Coast to the Mississippi plantations, from the American Civil War to the Jazz-era Harlem. Yaa Gyasi’s extraordinary novel illustrates the troubled legacy of slavery for those photographed and those who remain, and shows how the memory of imprisonment is engraved on the souls of our country.
From the publisher
Publisher: Retro; Reprint (May 2, 2017)
Language: English
Paperback: 320 pages
ISBN-10:1101971061
ISBN-13:978-1101971062
Lexile measures: 910L
Item Weight: 2.31 lbs
Dimensions: 5.2 x 0.63 x 7.98 inches
Customers say
Customers find the book engaging and well-written. They describe the storytelling as immersive and captivating, with a descriptive language that makes them feel immersed in the story. The family history is described as profound and haunting, weaving through generations. The book provides valuable insights into African history and serves as a useful reference for readers. The characters are compelling and relatable, making the story and characters unforgettable.
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