niedziela, 27 sierpnia 2017

Award Winning Novels By African American Authors

By Dennis Wagner


African American writers have made an undeniably significant contribution to the world of literature. They are responsible for award winning page turners. Some of their favorite themes include relationships, race, immigration and economic empowerment. In the words of Maya Angelou that the greatest agony is living with an untold story, here is a list of excellent novels by African American authors that helped them tell their stories.

A Brief History of Seven Killings is the work of Marlon James. James is an unrivaled story teller who has shown great eye for details and the ability to create believable characters. The novel digs into the instability in Jamaica and provides a chronicles of the lives of famous characters in the Jamaican society. According to the novel, it is impossible for anyone to escape fate as long as he is living in a certain community or setting.

The Color Purple is written by the recipient of Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award named Alice Walker. She tells the story from the perspective of women especially their contribution to American culture through Broadway shows. It is a narrative laced with courage that was later turned into a move which was a nominee for Academy Award.

Getting to Happy is a carefully woven story by Terry Macmillan, the famed author of Waiting to Exhale. This is a more engaging and exuberant sequel that will captivate the mind of any reader. The story is a revision of the lives of Robin, Bernadine, Gloria and Savannah. In this setting, these characters are sassy, smart-mouthed and more vivid. They will encounter situations that force them to look deeper into own lives. They are only left with one goal, to chase happiness.

Octavia Butler is a household name whose profile grows with Bloodchild and Other Stories. This title comes after the award winning Kindred. As a recipient of Nebula and Hugo awards, her mastery of science fiction and story telling is undeniable. Her stories link the earth with distant stars in a skillful manner.

The Fifth Season is an exciting narrative about a world that has gotten used to catastrophe. The opening scene features a sun whose view is blocked by ash from a rift on earth. You will also encounter the struggle of a man who has lost a daughter in the process and whose son has been killed. In the bigger plan, it is the powers that control the earth that are now being used as weapons. This story is a recipient of Hugo Award.

Nnedi Okorafor is the brain behind Binti, a narrative of sacrifice by the first recipient of a much coveted scholarship to Oomza University. She has to transverse the universe and encounter people with little regard for her culture. As much as this journey is torturous, she has to emerge victorious because she needs the knowledge at the university. The journey will leave her with scars.

There are many authors who have produced excellent titles worth reading. These writers include Colson Whitehead, James Hannaham and Jesmyn Ward, among others. New writers continue to emerge as the classic titles are turned into award winning movies to underline the value of their narratives.




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