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Discover 'The Confession of Copeland Cane', a gripping novel that explores the life of Copeland Cane V, a teenager navigating the complexities of urban life in East Oakland, California. This thought-provoking story, written by the acclaimed author Keenan Norris, delves into themes of identity, race, and survival in a society fraught with challenges. With its vivid portrayal of contemporary America, 'The Confession of Copeland Cane' captures the essence of what it means to grow up amidst societal tensions and institutional struggles.
As a fugitive in a world defined by urban toxicity and systemic issues, Copeland grapples with his unique situation: he’s a flip-phone loving kid using his sideline hustle of sneaker sales to make ends meet while facing eviction with his family. With a backdrop of anti-terrorism surveillance and a flawed educational system, Copeland's journey is both relatable and heart-wrenching.
This brand new book, published in 2021 by Unnamed Press, features a stunning printed dust jacket that makes it a perfect addition to your bookshelf. Whether you're looking for a compelling read or a meaningful gift, 'The Confession of Copeland Cane' is a must-have for anyone interested in contemporary literature that reflects our current realities.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Grab your copy today and experience the sharp, insightful narrative that will keep you engaged from start to finish.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781951213251
Format: With printed dust jacket
Year: 2021
Publisher: Unnamed Press
Description:
“Keenan Norris is simply one of the most talented young writers around.” – Victor LaValle
Copeland Cane V, the child who fell outta Colored People Time and into America, is a fugitive…
He is also just a regular teenager coming up in a terrifying world. A slightly eccentric, flip-phone loving kid with analog tendencies and a sideline hustling sneakers, the boundaries of Copeland’s life are demarcated from the jump by urban toxicity, an educational apparatus with confounding intentions, and a police state that has merged with media conglomerates—the highly-rated Insurgency Alert Desk that surveils and harasses his neighborhood in the name of anti-terrorism.
Recruited by the nearby private school even as he and his folks face eviction, Copeland is doing his damnedest to do right by himself, for himself. And yet the forces at play entrap him in a reality that chews up his past and obscures his future. Copeland’s wry awareness of the absurd keeps life passable, as do his friends and their surprising array of survival skills. And yet in the aftermath of a protest rally against police violence, everything changes, and Copeland finds himself caught in the flood of history.
Set in East Oakland, California in a very near future, The Confession of Copeland Cane introduces us to a prescient and contemporary voice, one whose take on coming of age in America becomes a startling reflection of our present moment.
As a fugitive in a world defined by urban toxicity and systemic issues, Copeland grapples with his unique situation: he’s a flip-phone loving kid using his sideline hustle of sneaker sales to make ends meet while facing eviction with his family. With a backdrop of anti-terrorism surveillance and a flawed educational system, Copeland's journey is both relatable and heart-wrenching.
This brand new book, published in 2021 by Unnamed Press, features a stunning printed dust jacket that makes it a perfect addition to your bookshelf. Whether you're looking for a compelling read or a meaningful gift, 'The Confession of Copeland Cane' is a must-have for anyone interested in contemporary literature that reflects our current realities.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Grab your copy today and experience the sharp, insightful narrative that will keep you engaged from start to finish.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781951213251
Format: With printed dust jacket
Year: 2021
Publisher: Unnamed Press
Description:
“Keenan Norris is simply one of the most talented young writers around.” – Victor LaValle
Copeland Cane V, the child who fell outta Colored People Time and into America, is a fugitive…
He is also just a regular teenager coming up in a terrifying world. A slightly eccentric, flip-phone loving kid with analog tendencies and a sideline hustling sneakers, the boundaries of Copeland’s life are demarcated from the jump by urban toxicity, an educational apparatus with confounding intentions, and a police state that has merged with media conglomerates—the highly-rated Insurgency Alert Desk that surveils and harasses his neighborhood in the name of anti-terrorism.
Recruited by the nearby private school even as he and his folks face eviction, Copeland is doing his damnedest to do right by himself, for himself. And yet the forces at play entrap him in a reality that chews up his past and obscures his future. Copeland’s wry awareness of the absurd keeps life passable, as do his friends and their surprising array of survival skills. And yet in the aftermath of a protest rally against police violence, everything changes, and Copeland finds himself caught in the flood of history.
Set in East Oakland, California in a very near future, The Confession of Copeland Cane introduces us to a prescient and contemporary voice, one whose take on coming of age in America becomes a startling reflection of our present moment.