Universal themes of love, death, sex, and migration are explored in this collection of short stories, which effortlessly weave together to form a compelling narrative about the integrity and folly of the human spirit. As each character comes to a crossroads, they embark on a journey into the heart of darkness, towards a larger spiritual meaning.
CURDELLA FORBES is a Jamaican American writer who lives in Takoma Park, Maryland, and teaches at Howard University. A Tall History of Sugar is her latest novel.