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Tiny novel with so much to think about. Passing lives inside the head of Irene Redfield, a light skinned person of color in the 1920s. She runs into Clare, a childhood friend who is passing as Caucasian and married to a white man. The plot delves into all sorts of ambiguity and grey areas. There are so many themes to discuss and the ending is breath taking. I don't understand why this book isn't more widely read and discussed.
I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys African American lit ...more
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All I have to say is "Wow." This book is little but powerful and explores the lives of women and race. It is a book of great depth while also not saying that much. I'm appreciative for the podcast Recommended and Dhonielle Clayton for telling me about it.
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