Mislaid by Nell Zink

"Mislaid" is a novel that explores themes of race, gender, and sexuality in 1960s Virginia. The story follows a white woman who, after leaving her husband, assumes a new identity for herself and her daughter as African Americans to avoid being found. The book delves into the complexities of identity and the societal constructs of race and gender, providing a satirical look at the absurdities of these classifications.

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Published
2015
Nationality
American
Length
Medium
Pages
256
Original Language
English
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(3.0)
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