Absalom's Daughters

Absalom's Daughters is a tale of self-discovery and the bonds between family members told through the lens of half-sisters, one black, one white, in the 1950s American South. The story shines on light on some of the ways in which racial tensions in America throughout history deeply affect the lives of individuals, which forces the reader to think about the issue while at the same time enjoying the sweet story of two young sisters sticking together through thick and thin. There is one fantastical element to the novel which feels slightly out of place in the otherwise realistic setting, but it serves a poignant purpose. Absalom's Daughters is an easy read that is quite relevant to current times despite its historical setting.