Upstate
- 256pages
- 9 heures de lecture
A powerful coming-of-age novel, in the vein of "The Color Purple," is filled with tragedy, struggle, love, and triumph.
Kalisha Buckhanon Livres
L'écriture de Kalisha Buckhanon explore les complexités des liens humains et les vies intérieures complexes de ses personnages. Elle est reconnue pour son puissant sens du réalisme et ses perspicaces observations sur la condition humaine. À travers sa fiction, Buckhanon aborde souvent les thèmes de l'identité, de la famille et de l'impact des forces sociétales sur les vies individuelles. Sa prose est à la fois poétique et directe, offrant aux lecteurs une expérience immersive et stimulante.
In the same vein of Kalisha Buckhanon’s critically-acclaimed debut novel Upstate, again she shares an emotionally beautiful story about today’s youth that magnifies the unforgettable power of hope and the human spirit.Buckhanon takes us to Chicago, 1992, and into the life of fifteen-year-old Shivana Montgomery, who believes all Black women wind up the same: single and raising children alone, like her mother. Until the sudden visit of her beautiful and free-spirited Aunt Jewel, Shivana spends her days desperately struggling to understand life and the growing pains of her environment. When she accidentally becomes pregnant by an older man and must decide what to do, she begins a journey towards adulthood with only a mysterious voice inside to guide her. When she falls in love with Rasul, a teenager with problems of his own, together they fight to rise above their circumstances and move toward a more positive future. Through the voice of the unborn child and a narrative sweeping from slavery onward, Buckhanon narrates Shivana’s connection to a past history of Black women who found themselves at the mercy of tragic circumstances.
Speaking of Summer
- 304pages
- 11 heures de lecture
Focusing on the resilience of women, this novel centers on a sister's quest to uncover the truth behind her twin's mysterious disappearance. The narrative delves into themes of survival and sisterhood, offering a poignant exploration of the challenges faced by women in America. With critical acclaim highlighting its emotional depth and astuteness, the story weaves a compelling tale of determination and the search for justice.
