The Time of Our Singing by Richard Powers
"The Time of Our Singing" is a complex narrative that follows the lives of a mixed-race family in America from the 1930s to the 1990s. The family, born from the union of a black woman and a Jewish man, grapples with racial identity, familial bonds, and the power of music. The story is told through the perspective of one of the sons, a talented singer, and delves into themes of race, identity, and the struggle for civil rights in America.
The 4603rd greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2003
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 640
- Words
- 300,000
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- 7th on A Premature Attempt at the 21st Century Canon (Vulture)
- 118th on The 500 best books of all time from Culture Café users (Culture Café)