Witness
- 240 pages
- 9 hours of reading
‘Brinkley’s sentences are daggers’ RAVEN LEILANI ‘Extraordinary … moving, compelling and virtuosic’ OBSERVER ‘A triumph’ COLIN BARRETT
Jamel Brinkley explores the complex relationships between characters and the world around them, often focusing on themes of identity, community, and the search for meaning in challenging environments. His prose is known for its depth and perceptiveness, drawing readers into thoughtfully rendered lives and internal landscapes. Brinkley masterfully navigates social realities and psychological insights, crafting narratives that are both unsettling and deeply human. His writing offers a unique perspective on the experiences that shape us, revealing the fragility and resilience of the human spirit.


‘Brinkley’s sentences are daggers’ RAVEN LEILANI ‘Extraordinary … moving, compelling and virtuosic’ OBSERVER ‘A triumph’ COLIN BARRETT
Uncovering the inner lives of black men and boys, an expansive fiction debut from a major new voice - now in paperback.