Ours
So vivid a glimpse into the lives of formerly enslaved people that it reads with the beauty and urgency of a spoken word poem ... This is an important novel, peopled with vivid characters literally and figuratively hidden from view.
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Deeply absorbing ... A book that embraces mystery and the unknown, whether found in conjuring and rituals or in the vagaries of lifelong relationships ... Ours for all its elements of magic, fantasy and mythology, is a realistic depiction of how we might arrive at utopia: through people who are always trying to become, always finding ways to navigate and survive harsh realities, always reaching for moments of joy and intimacy.
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A bold, ambitious, often beguiling piece of work – an epic folk tale of Black American emancipation. But the tale’s prolonged scenic ramble demands stamina and resolve ... This is a book to get lost in – sometimes pleasurably, sometimes not. The tale takes its time and the detours are engrossing, exploring the consequences and complexities of a life of freedom. Williams writes in a rich, unhurried roll, while his prose is so flamboyant that it’s tempting to ignore its occasional woolly imprecisions.
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