Smith, in a New York Times review of the novel, says of the fictional town Bois Sauvage, Mississippi: It “is as mired in its own history as, frankly, most real places in America.” It’s a history that includes violence and ever-present racism. I like to think it’s something I could look at straight.” Why are these two things important to Jojo, and why do you think Ward chose to start the book this way?Ģ. The first line comes from the point of view of Jojo, who says, “I like to think I know what death is. You can also submit your own questions for Ward about the book here.ġ. The questions are broken down by week, or divided into four parts to match your reading speed. Jesmyn Ward’s novel “Sing, Unburied, Sing” is our first pick for the new PBS NewsHour-New York Times book club, “Now Read This.” Become a member of the book club by joining our Facebook group, or by signing up to our newsletter.īelow are questions to help guide your discussions as you read the book over the next month.
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