Posted on May 10, 2024
A 19th-century bookbinder struggles with race and identity in 'The Library Thief'
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The examination of race and identity can be seen throughout literature, and increasingly today.
In her debut novel, The Library Thief, Kuchenga Shenjé explores these concepts — and the associated expectations that arise when society demands that every group be neatly categorized. Shenjé delves into the past in this work of historical fiction, posing inquiries about Black people's lives in the Victorian era.
The examination of race and identity can be seen throughout literature, and increasingly today.
In her debut novel, The Library Thief, Kuchenga Shenjé explores these concepts — and the associated expectations that arise when society demands that every group be neatly categorized. Shenjé delves into the past in this work of historical fiction, posing inquiries about Black people's lives in the Victorian era.
A 19th-century bookbinder struggles with race and identity in 'The Library Thief'
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel While The Library Thief doesn't exactly break new ground when it comes to exploring issues of race and identity, it does have some entertaining elements. Wesley is a standout character who should have received more attention. If a movie adaptation of the character were ever to happen, Patrick Walshe McBride would be an excellent choice to play the part.
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