“But I have long loved the written word, and come to see in it the power of the sleeping lion. This is my name. This is who I am. This is how I got here. In the absence of an audience, I will write down my story so that it waits like a restful beast with lungs breathing and heart beating.”
This novel is a fictional account of the life of Aminata Diallo, a young girl from Africa who is captured and sold into slavery. The story follows her journey through the Middle Passage and her subsequent life in North America, where she becomes an influential figure in the fight against slavery. The narrative is rich in historical detail and explores themes of identity, resilience, and the struggle for freedom. more
Lawrence Hill is a Canadian novelist born in 1957. His works often focus on race, identity, and Canadian history. Hill is known for his profound character development and rich narrative techniques. more
“Today you live, child. Tomorrow, you dream.”
“I am giving an account of what was, not of what ought or ought not to be.”
“Yeah, I was at the Masquerade of the Damned.”