Roy, Jacqueline
In Memory of Us: A profound evocation of memory and post-Windrush life in Britain
- ISBN 13:
- 9781398504257
- author:
- Roy, Jacqueline
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Simon & Schuster Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 384
- Dimensions:
- 24.2 x 16.3 x 3.1 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Literary, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
In Memory of Us is a poignant exploration of memory, grief, and race in Britain. The novel follows the complex relationship between two identical twins, Selina and Zora, who were joined at birth but later pulled apart. As Selina struggles to untangle the traumatic events of her past, she seeks the help of Lydia, who has reintroduced herself to Selina with a sharp, cool charisma.
Through Selina's journey, Jacqueline Roy offers a profound evocation of memory and the strategies employed for illusion and survival in the wake of racism. This thoughtful novel entertains and educates, offering an often-overlooked insight into life as a Black Briton after the Windrush generation.
With poignancy and elegance, Roy brings her characters to life on the page, drawing the reader into their unique world. A heartstring-tugging exploration of memory, grief, and race, In Memory of Us is a deeply moving novel that will stay with you long after you finish reading.
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