The Quarry

Set against the vibrant backdrop of the Harlem Renaissance, the narrative delves into the life of Donald Glover, a light-skinned man grappling with his identity and heritage. As he navigates the complexities of race and societal expectations, Glover's journey from Ohio to Tennessee and Harlem reveals the struggles of the black community during this transformative era. The novel intertwines real historical figures like Booker T. Washington and W. E. B. DuBois, blending fact and fiction to create a rich portrayal of cultural and political life in 1920s America.