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A review by bobthebookerer
Out of the Sun: On Race and Storytelling by Esi Edugyan
5.0
Esi Edugyan's writing in this collection is fantastic, guiding the reader through various continents to articulate the experiences of Black people throughout history.
Whether looking at ancient Japan or modern Europe, Edugyan's writing is sharp and incisive, merging together personal stories with brilliant academic research. She is not afraid to cover topics like Rachel Dolezal's identity, or Black people's representations in art from the past to now.
I think it is this eclectic range of topics that oddly makes this book so cohesive- it feels like a sweeping, fascinating look at race and identity, drawing from its roots to understand its modern day permutations.
I received an advanced copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Whether looking at ancient Japan or modern Europe, Edugyan's writing is sharp and incisive, merging together personal stories with brilliant academic research. She is not afraid to cover topics like Rachel Dolezal's identity, or Black people's representations in art from the past to now.
I think it is this eclectic range of topics that oddly makes this book so cohesive- it feels like a sweeping, fascinating look at race and identity, drawing from its roots to understand its modern day permutations.
I received an advanced copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.