Title: The Book of Night Women, by Marlon James
When did I read this: last year after Caroline recommended it, and again last month as well
The characters Lilith in this book and Lisbeth of the Girl with the Dragon Tatoo inspire me with their intensely disturbing strength. Also, the 18th-century setting and the depictions of slavery make witness to horrors inflicted upon humankind.
I always thought coming from "poor Irish" excused me from a part of the history of slavery. I cannot explain why, but this book made me realize that no matter where they came from, my forebears were culpable, and therefore I am as well.
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