This was Baldwin's only book narrated by a woman. Nineteen year old Tish is in love with a young sculptor named Alonzo, known as Fonny. Shortly after they become engaged Fonny is arrested for rape by a police officer who has it in for him. While Tish and her family fight to get Fonny freed, Tish learns she is pregnant with their child. The story addresses the frustration of navigating a justice system that is not favorable to people of color in the 1970s. The audiobook was read by Bahni Turpin who does an excellent job, as always. Now that I've read it I will see the film.
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