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New People
256 pages, 2018
Maria is young, black, and in love with her poet boyfriend Khalil, who is white--so imagine her surprise when he leaves her for a grad student named Ariela. As Maria's world comes crashing down around her, she finds herself falling into a whirlwind affair with an older, married professor of Southeast Asian history.
As this steamy relationship snowballs out of control, so does Maria's fascination with all things Jonestown. With the twentieth anniversary of the cult mass suicide drawing closer and closer--and amid rumors that the charismatic preacher Jim Jones may still be alive--Maria begins to question everything she thought she knew about love and history and our capacity for self-delusion.
In New People, Danzy Senna takes us on a journey to explore the complexities of racial identity. The book encourages us to look into our own understanding of race and how it shapes our identity and relationships.
The book highlights the struggle of fitting in, especially when you're part of a minority. It's a reminder that we all have a desire to belong and how this can sometimes lead us to lose our true selves.
New People digs into the power of love and obsession. It shows how these emotions can drive our actions, sometimes leading us down a path we never intended to take. It's a fascinating look into the human psyche.
Senna's book makes us see the impact of societal expectations on our lives. It's a call to question these norms and find our own path, regardless of what society dictates.
New People explores the complexity of human relationships. It shows us that relationships are not always black and white, and that they can be filled with contradictions and complexities. It's a great book to check out if you're interested in understanding the nuances of human interactions.
