Literary Fiction
A multi-generational tale of Black women in Memphis, exploring trauma, love, and resilience over decades.
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A multi-generational tale of Black women in Memphis, exploring trauma, love, and resilience over decades.
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Former attorney, Northwestern University MFA graduate, and Pushcart Prize nominee Tara M. Stringfellow’s debut novel Memphis (Dial Press, an imprint of Penguin Random House) is a multi-generational bildungsroman based on the author’s rich family history.
What's Inside
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Romance & sex
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Minor references to sexual relationships; not graphic or central. Child sexual assault; handled with care but impactful.
Violence & gore
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Moderate violence including brutality and murder; not overly graphic.
Profanity
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Substance use
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LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Religious content
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Minor themes of faith and forgiveness; not central.
Magic & witchcraft
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Occult / demonology
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Political content
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Strong focus on racism, Civil Rights history, and social inequality.
Self-harm / suicide
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Abuse & suffering
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Extreme focus on child abuse, domestic violence, and systemic racism. Child sexual assault; handled with care but impactful.
Other
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