The Kid
novel by Sapphire
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The Kid (2011)—told from the perspective of Precious’s son following his mother’s death from AIDS complications—received an even more-polarized reception. The novel’s blistering scenes of violence and sexual abuse were characterized by some commentators as brave reflections of a hidden reality, while others saw them…
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