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Book SynopsisTrade Review‘[A] playful, powerful debut… Speaking to the pressure Black people often feel to stifle their feelings in predominantly white spaces… A poignant reminder of how tight a hold mental illness can have’ Zakiya Dalila Harris, The New York Times Book Review
‘Chukwu meticulously and brilliantly balances tough topics like depression with biting comedy, crafting a narrative about a young woman trying to survive and help others do the same’ Shondaland
‘Chukwu has written an extraordinary coming-of-age novel, with a fascinating protagonist and a tone that is just right for her material. The book’s dark atmosphere is enhanced by the presence of the author's own black-and-white illustrations. The result is a tour de force’ Booklist (starred review)
‘Formidable…powerful. This blistering anthem brims with rage and hope’ Publishers Weekly
‘The Unfortunates is a powerful call to arms by a promising young writer who is not afraid to take risks, and for that we are very fortunate indeed’ Bookpage
‘Required reading…What do you do when your fellow Black co-eds are disappearing, and you fear you’re next? Sahara, a queer, half-Nigerian student at an elite college, pens her opus, a no-holds-barred thesis to the racist institution that has stolen a part of her soul, but she and her community of BIPOC women won’t give up without a fight’ Ebony
GLOWING READER REVIEWS
'I have not been able to put this book down'
'A very powerful, dark, upsetting, devastating, enthralling… IMPORTANT read'
'One of the most unique reading experiences I've had in a while… feels one-of-a-kind from start to finish'
'Well-written and thought-provoking'
'Powerful and razor-sharp'
'A smart and important story. One we all need to hear and think about'
