The Fugitivities
  • Published: 19 July 2022
  • ISBN: 9781612199771
  • Imprint: Melville House
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 288
  • RRP: $40.00

The Fugitivities

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8 Jun 2021
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19 Jul 2022
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The Fugitivites is the highly anticipated debut novel from an exciting new voice that explores issues of race, class, and identity with a keen eye and daring storytelling

"Virtuosic ... glorious in its exploration." —The New York Times

A singular and powerful debut novel about a young black American learning the difficulties of forming your own identity when society has already assigned you one

Like most recent college graduates, Jonah Winters is unsure of what's next. A young black American raised in France and living in New York City, he tries on a couple of careers only to find that nothing feels right.  And as Jonah struggles to envision his future, he feels pressured by his friends and family to put the struggles of his community before his search for self.
 
But then a chance encounter with an ex-NBA player with his own regrets, inspires Jonah to take his life into his own hands. Deciding to leave the country entirely, he sets off for Brazil. And as he makes and breaks friendships on the way, reflects on his past relationships, and learns to rely on himself, Jonah slowly forms an understanding of self, community, and freedom that is rarely afforded to young black men.
  • Published: 19 July 2022
  • ISBN: 9781612199771
  • Imprint: Melville House
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 288
  • RRP: $40.00
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Praise for The Fugitivities

"Virtuosic ... [McCarthy's] prose, agile as a pianist in full flow, dances across the page ... there are no conclusions, no resolutions to this fugue state, but there is something glorious in its exploration." —The New York Times

"Sensitive and sharp..."—The New Yorker

"McCarthy’s captivating debut tackles race and the American dream ... With its rich, lyrically drawn atmosphere and incisive commentary ... McCarthy’s tale maintains an authentic feel. Readers are in very good hands with this smart, empathetic, and soul-searching writer." —Publisher's Weekly (starred review)

"An acclaimed African American essayist puts forth a first novel whose quirky romanticism, vivid landscapes, and digressive storytelling owe more to classic European cinema than conventional literature ... An intellectually stimulating fiction debut." —Kirkus (starred review)

"In his insightful debut, writer, editor, and Harvard professor McCarthy explores the tension between community and individual perceptions of Black identity in different cultures ... Superb storytelling." —Booklist