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not to mention it's odd how surprised he seems when anyone isn't an alt-right racist and shows even a slight interest in the truth and injustices. Like...duh? This book was published in 2021, ofc most ppl at a museum or plantation are gonna be open to learning about the dark side of our country's history. It's more or less common knowledge by now.

I can already tell I'm not going to like the book. He has some good observations, but there is a lot of dialogue and WAY too many descriptions. Every single time someone is introduced, he has to give us a detailed account of what they're wearing, what they look like, how they styled their hair. Usually in that order. Too much useless information, I just want to learn about the history.

"People don't realize that even poor people get tired of the same old taste. I hate hot dogs, but I was brought up on them. So you think, 'When I get older, I'll have steak.' So now I'm older. And I do."
for me it was beans and rice. I got so tired of them as a kid, swore I'd never eat them once I moved out. Unlike Larraine, I get too stressed about money to eat what I want, so I still have beans and rice lol

there's a lot that's really frustrating, but also a lot that's really true, in this book. The author has some very astute observations.