The novel is a poignant exploration of love and racial injustice, set in 1970s Harlem. It follows the story of a young African-American couple, Tish and Fonny, whose dreams for a future together are shattered when Fonny is falsely accused of rape. As Fonny languishes in jail, Tish, pregnant with their child, and her family fight tirelessly to prove his innocence. Through a narrative that weaves past and present, the book delves into the couple's deep bond, the systemic oppression they face, and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of a deeply flawed justice system.

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