Recitatif

Bernadine Evaristo's novel "Recitatif" explores the deep bond between two women, Twyla and Roberta, despite their conflicts and different races. It was first written nearly forty years ago and is still relevant today, as it is a masterful exploration of race and the relationships that shape our lives.

Format: Hardback
Length: 96 pages
Publication date: 03 February 2022
Publisher: Vintage Publishing

Bernadine Evaristo's novel Recitatif explores the complex relationship between two women, Twyla and Roberta, who grew up together in a girls' shelter. Despite their differences, they are bound by a deep bond forged by their shared experience. The story keeps Twyla and Roberta's races ambiguous throughout, leaving readers to wonder which is which and who is right about the race of the woman they tormented at the orphanage. This powerful exploration of race and relationships is as relevant today as it was when it was first written nearly forty years ago.

Toni Morrison is widely regarded as the greatest chronicler of the American experience. Her work is an act of giving her community back to itself, allowing people, particularly African-Americans and the diaspora, to see and witness themselves. Diana Evans praises Morrison's ability to capture the essence of African-American life and culture, stating that her novels are "a testament to the power of storytelling to heal and transform."

Recitatif is a masterful exploration of the complexities of race and identity, and it continues to resonate with readers today. With a new introduction by Zadie Smith, it remains a powerful and important work that sheds light on the ongoing struggle for racial equality and social justice.

Weight: 186g
Dimension: 137 x 206 x 15 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781784744786