
Young, Black, University of California educated, and dangerously back in love, Angelina Green is forced to make choicesintimate, political, and spiritualas she struggles to bring coherence and direction to her zigzag, roller-coaster Berkeley life.
Angelina Green faces a critical turning point as she attempts to reconcile her personal desires with the complex social and political realities of her life in Berkeley. Navigating the intersection of her identity as a Black woman and her academic background, Angelina must evaluate her romantic entanglements and spiritual convictions. The narrative follows her attempts to establish a stable trajectory amidst the unpredictable nature of her environment. The story utilizes a character-driven framework to examine the internal and external pressures shaping her decision-making process.
Readers often note the author's ability to capture the specific atmosphere of the Berkeley academic scene during the period. Discussion frequently centers on the protagonist's internal conflict as she balances her intellectual pursuits with her emotional life. Critics highlight the prose style for its rhythmic quality and its focus on the nuances of Black identity in a collegiate setting. The narrative is often praised for its refusal to offer simple resolutions to the complex problems Angelina faces. Readers frequently find the character development to be the primary strength of the work.
Page Count:
280
Publication Date:
1975-01-01
Publisher:
Holt, Rinehart and Winston
ISBN-10:
0030122716
ISBN-13:
9780030122712
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