Through reading about 3 generations of one family in New Orleans of the 1940s, 1980s and contemporary post-Katrina yeas, we see how deeply ingrained systemic racism means that the abolition of slavery in the US has only ever provided a Kind of Freedom to it's black communities.

This is a well crafted novel. Though perhaps a little short on length and detail for my liking, Margaret Wilkerson Sexton succeeds in utilising the carefully chosen aspects of her short novel in a skilful manner, getting her message across without resorting to heavy handed preaching tactics.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for giving me access to this novel for free in exchange for an honest, unbiased review.