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Quicksand

By: Nella Larsen
Narrated by: Christine Glassman
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Nella Larsen's "Quicksand" paints a poignant portrait of Helga Crane, a young woman grappling with her mixed racial heritage in the 1920s. Caught between societal expectations and her yearning for identity, Helga navigates different settings–the segregated South, bustling Harlem, and even Denmark–searching for a place to belong. Yet, societal constraints and her own internal struggles leave her feeling trapped, like sinking in quicksand. Through Helga's journey, Larsen explores themes of race, class, and the search for self in a world fraught with prejudice and limited options.

Public Domain (P)2024 Timeless African American Classics

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This is a great book to discuss in a book club! Interesting perspective (especially for those in search of self)

Good book club read

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The narration of this version is terrible. completely monotone, no inflections, no indications of different characters speaking. Worst narration I've heard in my years of audible membership. Don't waste your time or money.

Awful, monotone narration

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