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Juneteenth : a novel

Language
English

Synopsis

This posthumously published novel by Ralph Ellison delves into the life of a Black jazz musician turned senator, Adam Sunraider, who is discovered to be a former preacher named Bliss. The story unfolds through a series of flashbacks and fragmented memories, exploring themes of racial identity, political ambition, and the complex relationship between a mentor and his prote

How it reads

Prose complexity 10/10
Content warnings (1)
Trauma

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