Quote by Stanley Crouch

I also wanted to do something that I hadn't really seen in almost any black novels, which was a complex love story in which both people were extremely intelligent and talented and understood a lot of things and were still at odds getting it together.

I also wanted to do something that I hadn't really seen in a

Summary

This quote highlights the author's desire to explore an uncommon theme in black literature - a complex love story where both individuals possess intelligence, talent, and understanding, yet struggle to make their relationship work. By emphasizing the characters' intelligence and capabilities, the author seeks to challenge prevailing stereotypes and offer a fresh perspective on black characters and their experiences in romantic relationships. This quote reflects the author's intention to present nuanced and realistic portrayals of love, where external factors like race or societal expectations do not overshadow the internal dynamics of the relationship.

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By Stanley Crouch

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