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WINNER OF THE NATIONAL BOOK AWARD 2017, ONE OF BARACK OBAMA'S BEST BOOKS OF 2017, and A TIME MAGAZINE BEST NOVEL OF THE YEAR. This wrenching novel by Jesmyn Ward explores the heart of the American nightmare. It presents an intimate portrait of a family amidst hope and struggle, delving into the harsh truths of the American experience and the complexities of family bonds. Thirteen-year-old Jojo grapples with his emerging identity as a man, while his mother, Leonie, battles her own demons. Torn between her desires and responsibilities, she struggles to prioritize her children over her own needs, particularly her drug addiction. When Jojo's father is released from prison, Leonie drives her children and a friend to Parchman Farm, the State Penitentiary in Mississippi. There, Jojo encounters the ghost of a deceased inmate, who embodies the painful history of the South and imparts lessons about fatherhood, legacy, violence, and love. Rich in lyrical language, this novel reimagines the road trip narrative within the context of contemporary rural America, showcasing the extraordinary talent of its author.

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Sing, Unburied, Sing, Jesmyn Ward

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Titre
Sing, Unburied, Sing
Langue
Anglais
Éditeur
Bloomsbury
Publié
2017
Format
souple
Pages
304
ISBN10
1408891034
ISBN13
9781408891032
Première publication
2017
Titre original
Sing, Unburied, Sing
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WINNER OF THE NATIONAL BOOK AWARD 2017, ONE OF BARACK OBAMA'S BEST BOOKS OF 2017, and A TIME MAGAZINE BEST NOVEL OF THE YEAR. This wrenching novel by Jesmyn Ward explores the heart of the American nightmare. It presents an intimate portrait of a family amidst hope and struggle, delving into the harsh truths of the American experience and the complexities of family bonds. Thirteen-year-old Jojo grapples with his emerging identity as a man, while his mother, Leonie, battles her own demons. Torn between her desires and responsibilities, she struggles to prioritize her children over her own needs, particularly her drug addiction. When Jojo's father is released from prison, Leonie drives her children and a friend to Parchman Farm, the State Penitentiary in Mississippi. There, Jojo encounters the ghost of a deceased inmate, who embodies the painful history of the South and imparts lessons about fatherhood, legacy, violence, and love. Rich in lyrical language, this novel reimagines the road trip narrative within the context of contemporary rural America, showcasing the extraordinary talent of its author.