Farai has been in a relationship for two years and has never met her partners parents. Until this weekend. Farai has finally persuaded Adam to introduce her to his parents, but the visit to the in-laws turns out to be a horrible experience. When confronted about this, Adam tries to play down the situation and does not show any understanding for her concerns. Then thing get a whole lot worse and Farai has to question if she can be with a man whose family does not accept her and is not willing to face the difficulties related to an interracial relationship. Examining contemporary issues of race, bigotry and the challenges that interracial couples face, What We Dont Talk About is an exciting debut rom a burgeoning talent and important new voice in graphic fiction.
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