Black & White

In Dani Shapiro's compelling novel, Black & White, Clara Brodeur struggles to distance herself from her mother, the infamous photographer Ruth Dunne, whose provocative work featuring Clara as a child has overshadowed her identity. After fleeing to small-town Maine to escape her tumultuous past and protect her own daughter from its fallout, Clara reflects on the intersection of her childhood and adult life. This richly textured narrative delves into the complexities of motherhood and the tension between artistic inspiration and familial duty, prompting deep questions about loyalty and love within the family.