We Cast A Shadow by Maurice Carlos Ruffin
Set in a dystopian future in the American South, this novel explores themes of race, identity, and assimilation through the eyes of a black father desperate to protect his son from the pervasive racism of their society. The father is willing to go to extreme lengths, including considering a controversial medical procedure to "de-blacken" his son, in hopes of securing a better future for him. As he navigates a world filled with microaggressions and systemic oppression, the father's internal struggle between cultural heritage and societal acceptance becomes a poignant reflection on the lengths one might go to shield loved ones from harm.
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- Published
- 2019
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- American
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- 320-340
- Original Language
- English
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