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The narrative follows Toya, a young black artist, as she returns to her North Carolina mountain home to work on her graduate thesis. Her focus shifts dramatically when she discovers a Confederate monument in the town, sparking her interest in the complex history it represents. As the community grapples with two shocking crimes that ignite tensions, Toya becomes embroiled in a larger conversation about race, identity, and the legacy of the South, ultimately challenging her artistic and personal journey.
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Those We Thought We Knew, David Joy
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- Released
- 2023
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- Language
- English
- Authors
- David Joy
- Publisher
- Penguin Publishing Group
- Released
- 2023
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 400
- ISBN13
- 9780525536918
- Series
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- 4.25 out of 5
- Description
- The narrative follows Toya, a young black artist, as she returns to her North Carolina mountain home to work on her graduate thesis. Her focus shifts dramatically when she discovers a Confederate monument in the town, sparking her interest in the complex history it represents. As the community grapples with two shocking crimes that ignite tensions, Toya becomes embroiled in a larger conversation about race, identity, and the legacy of the South, ultimately challenging her artistic and personal journey.