"Ekow Eshun's 'The Strangers' blends history and fiction to explore the emotional complexities of five Black men’s lives, shedding light on their struggles and achievements."
"The historical record provides an all too limited view of Black life, especially before the 20th century, as Eshun captures their existential exiles and resilience."
"Through lyrical prose, each chapter imagines how these men navigated significant moments, providing an immersive glimpse into their emotional and geographical dislocations."
"Eshun’s choice to write mostly in the second person allows readers to inhabit the perspectives of Ira Aldridge, Matthew Henson, Frantz Fanon, Justin Fashanu, and Malcolm X."
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