A beautifully written book.

The novel follows Macon “Milkman” Dead as he struggles to trace his families’ history and find his place within it. He starts out selfish and alienated, but learns to love and value the people around him as he goes.

The book explores racism and it’s legacy within black communities as well as across society. The characters are all wonderful (especially the older women). The story is full of powerful allusions and symbols. It’s at turns funny, exciting, brutal and sad, but ultimately a story of freedom and hope.

Definitely one I will read again one day