Spanning three generations of a Black family in Memphis, Tennessee, this novel centers on the women of one family, who must handle poverty, domestic violence and racism while keeping alive a sense of faith and creativity. Stringfellow moves between the 1930s and 2000, showing how family decisions, trauma and love echo across time in the city's neighborhoods.
It is for readers who like multigenerational, character-driven novels with lyrical prose and a strong sense of place. It suits those interested in Southern Black women's stories and the legacy they carry.
Inward-looking; a moderate read.
Best for readers like The Empathetic Explorer. Which reader are you?
- Published
- 2022
- Language
- EN
