Description
In this speculative, sharply imaginative collection, Nalo Hopkinson turns everyday relationships and personal reinvention into portals for the uncanny. Across stories, a Black man and a woman seek novelty to keep their bond from hardening into routine, while other characters confront the unsettling consequences of changing how they look—or what they believe is “inside.” When skin comes off, the hidden selves beneath are revealed: beings that may be owls, vampiric presences, or other forms that challenge the boundaries of identity and desire. With Hopkinson’s signature blend of lyrical Caribbean-inflected storytelling and social insight, these tales explore themes of transformation, selfhood, intimacy, and the costs of trying to control the body.
Available Editions
ebook
Grand Central Publishing
Published Jan 1, 2001
ISBN: 9780759566323
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Details
First Published
2001
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Skin Folk by Nalo Hopkinson.