Recitatif

Recitatif

1983 • 58 pages

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Average rating4.2

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What a quiet, small, but powerful rumination on memories of trauma from childhood. Beautiful.

February 27, 2024

Swift and powerful like a dart

September 13, 2023

A remarkable exploration of racial coding. I kept re reading conversations to discover nuances.
Enjoyed Zadie Smith's introduction as well.

September 24, 2022

This is one where the story itself isn't necessarily the most enjoyable read. But it's SO interesting! And everything it makes you question about your own beliefs and the discussion that follows makes it a must read.

May 9, 2022

Read to me by Levar Burton.

June 19, 2020