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A review by spatterson12
Passing by Nella Larsen
4.0
A thought-provoking read that examines how a lie or omission can have consequences outside of what is imagined and how it can affect those who know the truth.
Two women are accidentally reunited after more than a decade apart. Irene is visiting from New York when a ghost appears. No one from her community has heard from Clare after her father passed 12 years before. There were rumors of catching glimpses of her, but no real direct interaction.
Irene learns that during her absence, Clare has been passing as a white woman, has married a racist white man who is unaware of her true identity, and has a young daughter. She also learns that Clare is terribly lonely in her new life.
This chance reunion encourages Clare to seek a friendship with Irene, one that Irene isn’t too sure she wants but Clare’s presence is too captivating to dismiss.
The forward by Brit Bennett was informative, but it spoiled some sections of the book. Especially the ending, so I sat waiting for the big reveal to happen. I’m interested to check out the Netflix portrayal later this weekend.
Two women are accidentally reunited after more than a decade apart. Irene is visiting from New York when a ghost appears. No one from her community has heard from Clare after her father passed 12 years before. There were rumors of catching glimpses of her, but no real direct interaction.
Irene learns that during her absence, Clare has been passing as a white woman, has married a racist white man who is unaware of her true identity, and has a young daughter. She also learns that Clare is terribly lonely in her new life.
This chance reunion encourages Clare to seek a friendship with Irene, one that Irene isn’t too sure she wants but Clare’s presence is too captivating to dismiss.
The forward by Brit Bennett was informative, but it spoiled some sections of the book. Especially the ending, so I sat waiting for the big reveal to happen. I’m interested to check out the Netflix portrayal later this weekend.