Does New People connect to Danzy Senna's other books?

While New People is a standalone novel, it continues Danzy Senna's exploration of racial identity, class, and belonging, themes that are central to much of her previous work.

Is New People based on a true story?

New People is a work of fiction, but it draws on Danzy Senna's personal experiences and observations regarding race, identity, and the complexities of mixed-race relationships in America.

New people

Contemporary Literature Literary Fiction

Pages: 240
Published: 2017
Language: English

Synopsis

Maria and Khalil, a seemingly perfect couple, are poised to begin a new life in a vibrant Brooklyn enclave. As they navigate their roles as "new people" blurring racial boundaries, Maria finds herself increasingly fixated on another man. This growing obsession unearths buried secrets and threatens to dismantle her carefully constructed reality and sense of self.