They Dream in Gold: A Novel by Mai Sennaar
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A luminous literary debut following two dreamers, one intercultural family, and the diasporic pursuit of home.
In 1968 New York, Bonnie and Mansour meet in a downtown jazz club, where his piercing gaze and Senegalese melodies ignite an undeniable connection. Both from fractured homes and childhoods spent crossing the Atlantic, they quickly find solace in each other. As Mansour’s groundbreaking music resonates with the sound of revolution, their journey takes them from Paris to Rio and Switzerland, and happiness seems within reach.
But then, Mansour goes missing. What was supposed to be a brief Spanish tour extends into months, with Mansour and his band nowhere to be found. In his absence, Bonnie is left to grapple with their shared memories and the heavy expectations of their families—her mother and grandmother, his mother, aunt, and childhood friend—all of whom have placed their hopes on her perseverance.
Driven by the life growing inside her and a deep desire to find Mansour, Bonnie embarks on a quest that spans two decades and traverses the vibrant hotbeds of the African diaspora. They Dream in Gold is an epic yet intimate exploration of the migrant quest for belonging. It is a powerful, intergenerational testament to our shared humanity, resonating with fans of Tara Stringfellow’s Memphis and Abi Daré’s The Girl with the Louding Voice. ❤️📚❤️
In 1968 New York, Bonnie and Mansour meet in a downtown jazz club, where his piercing gaze and Senegalese melodies ignite an undeniable connection. Both from fractured homes and childhoods spent crossing the Atlantic, they quickly find solace in each other. As Mansour’s groundbreaking music resonates with the sound of revolution, their journey takes them from Paris to Rio and Switzerland, and happiness seems within reach.
But then, Mansour goes missing. What was supposed to be a brief Spanish tour extends into months, with Mansour and his band nowhere to be found. In his absence, Bonnie is left to grapple with their shared memories and the heavy expectations of their families—her mother and grandmother, his mother, aunt, and childhood friend—all of whom have placed their hopes on her perseverance.
Driven by the life growing inside her and a deep desire to find Mansour, Bonnie embarks on a quest that spans two decades and traverses the vibrant hotbeds of the African diaspora. They Dream in Gold is an epic yet intimate exploration of the migrant quest for belonging. It is a powerful, intergenerational testament to our shared humanity, resonating with fans of Tara Stringfellow’s Memphis and Abi Daré’s The Girl with the Louding Voice. ❤️📚❤️
Listed on 21 August, 2024