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André Alexis Reads “Consolation”

The New Yorker: The Writer's Voice - New Fiction from The New Yorker

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Navigating Identity and Success

The chapter follows the journey of the narrator's father, a black doctor in a predominantly white community, as he establishes himself despite racial biases. Themes of identity, power dynamics, and personal desires are explored in the nuanced narrative.

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