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Passing
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Light-skinned Black woman Irene Redfield encounters an old childhood friend - Clare - who is now "passing" as a White woman. Clare is married to a racist White man, who doesn't know she has African American blood....
Adult
- Pages
- 141
- First published
- September 22, 2011
- Language
- English
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Finished March 3, 2025
This book is incredible. It’s short, but it packs such a punch. The way it explores race, respectability, belonging, and identity still feels just as relevant nearly a century later. Every scene is filled with tension and drama. It’s sharp, thought-provoking, and honestly just a brilliant read.