Opal is a fiercely independent young woman pushing against the grain in her style and attitude, a Black punk artist before her time. Despite her unconventional looks, Opal believes she can be a star. So when the aspiring British singer/songwriter Neville Charles discovers her one night, she takes him up on his offer to make rock music together. In early seventies New York City, just as she's finding her niche as part of a flamboyant and funky creative scene, a rival band signed to her label brandishes a Confederate flag at a promotional concert. Opal's bold protest and the violence that ensues set off a chain of events that will not only change the lives of those she loves, but also be a deadly reminder that repercussions are always harsher for women, especially Black women, who dare to speak their truth. Decades later, as Opal considers a 2016 reunion with Nev, music journalist S. Sunny Shelton seizes the chance to curate an oral history about her idols. Sunny thought she knew most of the stories leading up to the cult duo's most politicized chapter, but as her interviews dig deeper, a nasty new allegation from an unexpected source threatens everything
Dawnie Walton Orden de los libros (cronológico)
Dawnie Walton profundiza en las complejidades de la identidad racial y la experiencia femenina, a menudo a través de estructuras narrativas poco convencionales. Su obra explora cómo las historias personales se entrelazan con fuerzas sociales y culturales más amplias. Walton emplea un lenguaje rico y personajes vívidos para atraer a los lectores a profundas exploraciones de la memoria, el trauma y el legado. Su enfoque es a la vez desafiante y cautivador, prometiendo a los lectores un gratificante viaje literario.
