Danielle Valore Evans

Before You Suffocate Your Own Fool Self

Danielle Evans

A volume of short works includes "Harvest," in which an unplanned pregnancy prompts an African-American college student's self-evaluation; "Jellyfish," in which a father realizes how little he knows his daughter and "Snakes," in which a mixed-race girl recounts a fateful summer with white relatives. A first collection.

Shreya Punj

I heard this book on Audible and I want to first remark upon the excellent narration. Each story is narrated by a different artist, each character given their own way of talking, full of nuance and life. I think listening to this book enriched my understanding of the world Evans has created. 

The stories are satisfying, with Snakes being my favourite. Jellyfish came in a close second with Virgins vying for the same spot. 

Beautiful book.

Donald

This short story collection is fucking awesome.

Tracy K

A volume of short works includes "Harvest," in which an unplanned pregnancy prompts an African-American college student's self-evaluation; "Jellyfish," in which a father realizes how little he knows his daughter; and "Snakes," in which a mixed-race girl recounts a fateful summer with white relatives.

Before You Suffocate Your Own Fool Self

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