Nafissa Thompson-Spires writes with incisive intelligence and wit about the complex relationships and power dynamics of contemporary American life. Her stories explore themes of identity, race, and class with nuance and precision. Thompson-Spires is characterized by her keen observation of human nature and her ability to reveal hidden truths in everyday situations. Her stylistic dexterity and deep understanding of the human psyche make her prose compelling and memorable.
Longlisted for the National Book Award for Fiction 2018 In this crackling debut collection Nafissa Thompson-Spires interrogates our supposedly post- racial era. To wicked and devastating effect she exposes the violence, both external and self-inflicted, that threatens black Americans, no matter their apparent success.