It’s one of the most violent in the collection, but an undeniably honest representation of Blackness and the violence that faces Black bodies. Of the twelve brilliant pieces in this collection, the opening story, “The Finkelstein 5,” is one of my favorites. Friday Black holds tenderness and violence in its hands, an unlikely pairing that makes it unforgettable and honest. It’s one of those books that exemplifies the power of fiction. The book explores race, classism, and capitalism in ways that are often dystopian but resonate with the reality of American society today. It’s a strange, powerful, important collection, one that has only become more important and applicable since its publication in 2018 by Mariner Books. As we stand on what feels like the precipice of change, in the middle of an exhausting year, I find myself thinking constantly about Friday Black, by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah.
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