The Wilderness by Angela Flournoy

The Wilderness follows five Black women over twenty years as they navigate the uncertain period between young adulthood and midlife. Sisters Desiree and Danielle are estranged, January is ambivalent about a relationship after a surprise pregnancy, Monique is a librarian who gains online attention after confronting her university, and Nakia tries to launch a restaurant without relying on her family. Set from the late 2000s into the late 2020s, the novel examines friendship, family, and home amid political, economic, and environmental instability.

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Published
2025
Nationality
American
Length
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Pages
304
Original Language
English
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