Passing
ByPublisher Description
In the glittering world of 1920s Harlem, two childhood friends, Irene Redfield and Clare Kendry, find themselves entangled in a web of secrecy, desire, and deception. Clare, a light-skinned Black woman, has chosen to pass as white, building a life of privilege and security-one that teeters on the edge of exposure. Irene, who embraces her racial identity, is both fascinated and unsettled by Clare's choices. As their lives become increasingly intertwined, the tension between them rises, leading to a climax as shocking as it is inevitable. A timeless and provocative exploration of race, identity, and the masks we wear, Passing remains a powerful classic that continues to resonate today.
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