
Member Reviews

A master storytelling, Baldwin takes the reader on an incredibly personal retelling of his life. The way he writes and is able to shape the narrative is awe inspiring, truly a one of a kind author. This novel was deeply emotional and rooted in his trauma and life experiences, and was a gift to read.

The experiences of the celebrated writer James Baldwin, which informed his childhood, his travels, his growing up in a segregated society, and the sheer difficulty of just being black.
Masterful