Brown Girl In The Ring by Nalo Hopkinson
Set in a dystopian future Toronto that has been abandoned by the government and cordoned off from the rest of Canada, the novel follows a young, spirited woman of Caribbean descent who must navigate the perilous, gang-ruled cityscape while harnessing her newfound, ancestral spiritual powers. As she grapples with her identity and the demands of the community that relies on her, she is drawn into a dangerous quest to save her dying grandmother and confronts a malevolent spirit. The story is a rich tapestry of Afro-Caribbean culture, folklore, and tradition, exploring themes of resilience, heritage, and the transformative power of love and family.
The 3713th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1998
- Nationality
- Canadian
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 250-300
- Words
- 97,000
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- The 100 Best Fantasy Books of All Time (Time)
- 50 Sci-Fi/Fantasy Novels That Everyone Should Read (Flavor Wire)