Boy, Snow, Bird by Helen Oyeyemi

In "Boy, Snow, Bird," a young woman named Boy Novak escapes her abusive father in New York City to settle in a small town in Massachusetts, where she marries a widower and becomes stepmother to his daughter, Snow. After giving birth to her own daughter, Bird, who is dark-skinned, it is revealed that her husband and stepdaughter are light-skinned African Americans passing as white. The book explores themes of identity, beauty, and the damaging effects of racism as Boy grapples with her feelings towards Snow and Bird, and the societal implications of their different skin tones.

The 9311th greatest book of all time


Published
2014
Nationality
British
Length
Medium
Pages
308
Words
93,000
Original Language
English
Alternate Titles
None

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