![]() ![]() In desperation, she tries to escape her role and carve a different path, one that brings her adventure, love with a surface dwelling “two-legged” woman, and a new respect for the power of memory. Yetu didn’t have a choice in taking on this calling, and she is overwhelmed by the weight of so many memories. Historians are responsible for holding the memories of every wanjinru who has lived, allowing individuals to live unburdened by the trauma of their collective past, only regaining temporary knowledge of their history through a yearly magic ritual. We learn about the culture and history of these people, the wajinru, through the eyes of Yetu, their newest Historian. The Deep is a reimagined mermaid story about an underwater society descended from African women tossed overboard during the transatlantic slave trade. ![]() ![]() It’s a lyrical novella based on a Hugo Award-nominated science-fiction song by clipping, a hip-hop group. The Deep is the most beautiful book that I’ve read this year. ![]()
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