An Untamed State by Roxane Gay
This novel tells the harrowing story of a Haitian-American woman who is kidnapped for ransom while visiting her parents in Haiti. Despite her father's wealth, he refuses to pay the ransom, leading to her prolonged captivity and abuse. The narrative explores the protagonist's struggle to survive and recover, as well as the complex dynamics of privilege, poverty, and power.
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- Published
- 2014
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 368
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following 1 lists:
- 35th on The 40 Best Novels of the 2010s (Paste Magazine)