I recently read this fascinating graphic novel by Mat Johnson. The novel is based on a group of reporters who would infiltrate lynch mobs in southern states of the United States in the early 20th century as they could "pass" being white, they called this going Incognegro. The link below provides a brief explanation and summary, the link is also featured in the link list on the blogs sidebar. I will also include a link to the wikipedia page on Walter White, the man who inspired Mat Johnson to write this graphic novel.
Wow, this graphic novel sounds great! Have you read it yet - I'd love to read a review.
ReplyDeleteI have read it and I plan to post a review in the near future. The novel not only tells a story of racism in the early 20th century but also illustrates themes of new and continuing racism like whiteness and at the same time has a great mystery story. The graphic novel is a short one but I highly recommend it. Thanks for checking out the blog and keep checking back as I will be posting multiple reviews soon.
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