Sing, Unburied, Sing by Jesmyn Ward
The novel explores the journey of a 13-year-old boy, his drug-addicted mother, and his baby sister as they travel through Mississippi to pick up their white father from the state penitentiary. The story is steeped in the harsh realities of poverty, racism, and struggle, and is further complicated by the presence of a ghost from the family's past. It's a haunting tale about the legacy of trauma and the power of family ties.
The 1756th greatest book of all time
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Total Points: 699
Since this book was first published in 2017, there is a penalty of 68.8%. The age adjusted score is 218.09.
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