Rootless A Novel
Rootless A Novel by Krystle Zara Appiah, published by Random House Publishing Group on May 28, 2024, is a thought-provoking exploration of a marriage in crisis. This 384-page novel delves into the complexities of love, belonging, and motherhood as it follows Sam and Efe, whose seemingly perfect life is disrupted when Efe suddenly disappears. Set against the backdrop of their life in London, the story examines the emotional turmoil that arises when personal aspirations clash with familial expectations.
Readers will find a nuanced portrayal of the challenges faced by Efe, who grapples with her identity as a Ghanaian immigrant and the pressures of her parents’ expectations. As the narrative unfolds, it reveals the stark differences in Efe and Sam’s visions for their future, ultimately prompting them to confront the reality of their relationship. Rootless provides an intimate look at the themes of sacrifice and ambition, inviting reflection on the nature of home and the possibility of reconciliation after a marriage has been tested.
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WINNER OF THE NAACP IMAGE AWARD • A provocative debut novel about a marriage in crisis that asks the question: Can you ever be rooted in a home that’s on the brink of collapse?
“Beautiful, gripping, and tender . . . a powerful and unforgettable meditation on love, belonging, and motherhood.”—Emilia Hart, author of Weyward
On a spring afternoon in London, Sam races up the stairs of his flat two at a time. There’s £1,300 missing from the bank account he shares with his wife, Efe, and his calls are going straight to voicemail. When he finally reaches someone, he learns that Efe is over four thousand miles away, as their toddler looks around and asks, “Where’s Mummy?”
When Efe and Sam met as teens headed for university, it seemed that everyone knew they were meant to be. Efe, newly arrived in the UK from Ghana and sinking under the weight of her parents’ expectations, found comfort in the focused and idealistic Sam. He was stable, working toward a law career, and had an unwavering vision for their future—a vision Efe, now a decade later, finds insufferable. From the outside, they’re the picture-perfect couple everyone imagined, but there are cracks in the frame.
Faced with a life-altering decision, Efe and Sam find themselves on opposing sides, forced to confront just how radically different they want their lives to be. Then one day, Efe disappears. Rootless is a heartrending story about sacrifice, family, and ambition, providing an intimate look at what happens after a marriage collapses—and if it can still be saved.
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