One thing that stands out is Clark’s use of vernacular. The main characters are written in a very human way, and have a tendency to bicker, especially about the complexities of language use, which does lead to much situational comedy in tense moments. It is out from Tor.com on 13 October.ĭespite its serious subject matter, it is not just a serious book – it is thoroughly humorous, regularly making me laugh out loud while reading. Set in the South in the 1920s around a group of resistance fighters, Ring Shout is a compelling story, harrowing and haunting. At the same time, the film The Birth of a Nation has stirred up souls, hate and pro-Klan sentiments, enhancing their power. A spell has allowed the Klan to summon Ku Kluxes – demon-like supernatural creatures to fight battles on their behalf, making them into a more concrete threat. Djèlí Clark’s Ring Shout is the answer to the question of what if the Ku Klux Klan was not merely a human terror.
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