Sing, Unburied, Sing: A Novel
A finalist for the Kirkus Prize, Andrew Carnegie Medal, Aspen Words Literary Prize, and a New York Times bestseller, this majestic, stirring, and widely praised novel from two-time National Book Award winner Jesmyn Ward, the story of a family on a journey through rural Mississippi, is a “tour de force” (O, the Oprah Magazine) and a timeless work of fiction that is destined to become a classic. Jesmyn Ward’s historic second National Book Award–winner is an intimate portrait of three generations of a family and an epic tale of hope and struggle. Rich with Ward’s distinctive, lyrical language, Sing, Unburied, Sing is a majestic and unforgettable family story and “an odyssey through rural Mississippi’s past and present” (The Philadelphia Inquirer).
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I can’t believe I ever hesitated or waited this long to read this book. It is one of the most powerful books I have read in a long time. The characters intertwine in complicated and intricate patterns. There are strong emotions, some quiet, some loud, some violent. There is strong good love, and destructive, obsessive love. And over all of this, there is an air of natural magic that builds to a stunning climax.
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Sing, Unburied, Sing by Jesmyn Ward
285 pages
What’s it about?
Jojo is 13 years old and trying to navigate the world. He is surrounded by Pop, Mam, Kayla, Leonie, and Michael- but love is not perfect and either are the people that surround Jojo. This is a story of what it means to be a family.
What did it make me think about?
This book not only makes you think- it makes you fell.
Should I read it?
I am awestruck by this book. It is one of my favorite stories of the last few years! Just amazing. Run to buy this one!
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"He was just tall enough that when he hugged me, his chin rested on the top of my head, and I was cupped under him. Like I belonged. Because I wanted Michael's mouth on me, because from the first moment I saw him walking across the grass to the where I sat in the shadow of the school sign, he saw me. Saw past skin the color of unmarked coffee, eyes black, lips the color of plums, and saw me. Saw the walking wound I was, and came to be my balm."
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Sing, Unburied, Sing by Jesmyn Ward
285 pages
What’s it about?
Jojo is 13 years old and trying to navigate the world. He is surrounded by Pop, Mam, Kayla, Leonie, and Michael- but love is not perfect and either are the people that surround Jojo. This is a story of what it means to be a family.
What did it make me think about?
This book not only makes you think- it makes you fell.
Should I read it?
I am awestruck by this book. It is one of my favorite stories of the last few years! Just amazing. Run to buy this one!
Quote-
"He was just tall enough that when he hugged me, his chin rested on the top of my head, and I was cupped under him. Like I belonged. Because I wanted Michael's mouth on me, because from the first moment I saw him walking across the grass to the where I sat in the shadow of the school sign, he saw me. Saw past skin the color of unmarked coffee, eyes black, lips the color of plums, and saw me. Saw the walking wound I was, and came to be my balm."
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Another Brooklyn by Jacqueline Woodson
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The most beautifully written book I have read in years. I was a bit lost in the end (the last 20 pages), but I just kept reading. Many times I had to put the book down and take a couple of deep breaths before I could continue, I was so moved by both the writing and the story.
The writing in this dark ghost story is remarkably beautiful. We meet a family that has been scarred by racism, yet perseveres with love. Leonie heads out on a road trip to pick up her boyfriend (baby daddy) from prison. She brings her 13 yr old son and toddler daughter along. The kids have inherited an ability to see spirits - like their grandma can. Leonie only sees them when she's high. Two of the family's dead - an uncle and a great uncle regularly appear to the kids, interacting so that we can see their stories and appreciate the history of the family. Difficult truths rise up. relationships are tested. Love endures. The prose is lyrical and delightful to listen to in this audiobook narrated by 3 persons -Leonie, her son Jojo and Richie, the great uncle.
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