Rails Under My Back by Jeffery Renard Allen
The novel is a sweeping narrative that explores the complexities of African American life and the enduring impact of family legacy through the story of two brothers and their extended families. Moving back and forth in time and place, the book weaves together the brothers' lives, their relationships, and their struggles with identity, migration, and belonging. The narrative delves into the broader African American experience, touching on themes of love, faith, suffering, and redemption, while painting a vivid portrait of twentieth-century America and the historical forces shaping the characters' lives.
The 8281st greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2000
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 560
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- English
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- The Best Novels You’ve Never Read (NY Mag)