... genius. McCarthy’s analyses and observations are masterfully articulated, as are his dissents.

... [a] remarkable book of essays.

McCarthy’s book is a fascinating addition to the literature that shows an involved, first-rate mind at work. But if you are looking for a policy wonk’s introduction to the crafting of reparations, or a treatise on whether Blacks ought to be paid cash money—and if so, when, how and by whom—you will not find an answer in McCarthy’s book.

... outstanding.

Intellectually vigorous essays on Black culture.

McCarthy, an assistant professor of English and African American Studies at Harvard, sheds light on the intersection of politics, art, and Black identity in his thought-provoking debut.