Before You Suffocate Your Own Fool Self
Fiction | Short Story Collection | Adult | Published in 2010
243
Short Story Collection • Fiction
2010
Adult
18+ years
5,196 ratings
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Danielle Evans' Before You Suffocate Your Own Fool Self captivates with captivating narratives and authentic characters that resonate deeply. Critics praise her sharp prose and insightful exploration of race and identity. However, some note occasional predictability in plotlines. Overall, Evans' debut collection is powerful and thought-provoking.
Readers who enjoy poignant, character-driven short stories with a focus on race, identity, and young adulthood will be captivated by Danielle Evans's Before You Suffocate Your Own Fool Self. Fans of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's The Thing Around Your Neck or Junot Díaz's Drown will find similar resonance and depth.
5,196 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
243
Short Story Collection • Fiction
2010
Adult
18+ years
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