We Cast a Shadow

Discover a powerful exploration of race and identity in this gripping novel that caught the literary world by storm. This debut is perfect for fans of thought-provoking literature like 'Get Out' and Paul Beatty's 'The Sellout'. In his pursuit to protect his biracial son, Nigel, from societal prejudice, the father finds himself entangled in an unsettling world. Set in a near-future Southern city rife with inequality, Dr. Nzinga's controversial clinic offers what many believe is a way to escape their identity through demelanization. But at what cost? This darkly comedic narrative is a chilling commentary on race relations in America, making it a must-read for those who seek to understand contemporary issues surrounding racial identity and beauty standards. This novel is not only audacious and stunning, but it’s also packed with sharp insights, longlisted for prestigious awards and hailed by NPR and The Washington Post as one of the best books of the year. Don't miss your chance to dive into this unique piece of literature that combines elements of horror, societal critique, and exploration of the human experience. Get your trade paperback today and immerse yourself in this essential read that challenges the boundaries of race and parenthood.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780525509073
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2020
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE US
Pages: 352


Description:
"An incisive and necessary" (Roxane Gay) debut for fans of Get Out and Paul Beatty's The Sellout, about a father's obsessive quest to protect his son-even if it means turning him white

"Stunning and audacious . . . at once a pitch-black comedy, a chilling horror story and an endlessly perceptive novel about the possible future of race in America."-NPR

LONGLISTED FOR THE DUBLIN LITERARY AWARD, THE CENTER FOR FICTION FIRST NOVEL PRIZE, THE PEN/OPEN BOOK AWARD, AND THE PEN/FAULKNER AWARD .NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY NPR ANDTHE WASHINGTON POST

"You can be beautiful, even more beautiful than before." This is the seductive promise of Dr. Nzinga's clinic, where anyone can get their lips thinned, their skin bleached, and their nose narrowed. A complete demelanization will liberate you from the confines of being born in a black body-if you can afford it.

In this near-future Southern city plagued by fenced-in ghettos and police violence, more and more residents are turning to this experimental medical procedure. Like any father, our narrator just wants the best for his son, Nigel, a biracial boy whose black birthmark is getting bigger by the day. The darker Nigel becomes, the more frightened his father feels. But how far will he go to protect his son?

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