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exchange for the journal, but tricks him instead and he and Gum Baby banish him. They get the journal, and
Tristan is able to talk to Eddie himself before he leaves forever. Finally, they rescue those who the Fetterlings captured, but Anasi, the trickster god, is hiding among them. With the forces of Miss Rose and Miss Sarah, Nyame, High John, Tristan, and
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Tristan’s role as hero, and examining the communal role of storytelling ... Alternately humorous and heartbreaking, this installment sees Tristan entering a dramatic new
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Tristan Strong continues living on his grandfather's farm, practicing his boxing skills and talking with Anansi on his phone. He gets messages from spirits, warning him about someone called "The
Shamble Man" until his Nana is taken by monsters. Ninah, a river spirit, confirms this. To return to Alke
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to grieve with his grandparents, bringing some belongings and Eddie's mysterious journal. Once in
Alabama, Tristan accidentally opens a portal to a world of folktales and mythology. Tristan meets the deities of the MidPass, who are at war with the Alkean deities. They encounter Fetterlings—sentient,
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said the book was critical of the book's character descriptions but praised the writing, metaphors, and creativity of Mbalia. "Mbalia expertly weaves a meaningful portrayal of family and community with folklore, myth, and history—including the legacy of the slave trade—creating a fast-paced, heroic
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African American and West African gods touch on the tensions between the cultures, a cultural nuance oft overlooked. Readers who want more than just a taste of Alke will be eager for future books. Most human characters, like Tristan, are black with brown skin," also
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The first book was announced in late August 2018, with a release date set for
January 2020. This was later moved up to October 2019. A third installment in the series was announced after the release of the first novel, but it remained unnamed until February 2021. A short story by Mbalia about the
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and MidPass wherever they go since
Tristan tore the rip in the sky. After an occurrence in Isihlangu, a city on the side of the cliff, the leader of the monsters, called a Hull Beast, bringing his Brand Flies, attacks and they barely make it out alive, but after escaping with Isilangu resident
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Crescent has been taken by the Fetterlings and other monsters; after defeating them all, Tristan is confronted by the one who controls them. He calls himself Uncle C, later revealed to stand for "Cotton" and has Eddie's journal. Tristan agrees to give him the Story Box in
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is "packs a punch," with the review on the site saying, "Well-paced—just like the previous installment—this sequel focuses on themes such as the meaning of diaspora and the effects of trauma, making for a more nuanced and stronger story than the first." The book's review on
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Tristan Strong Destroys the World is trauma ... Kwame Mbalia has moved the reader with his wicked sense of humor and the depth of character development he has created in the
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Annie, a woman who pulled her boat through a brutal storm so as to get her passengers to their destinations. Soon enough, he meets Annie, who is with his old friend Ayanna.
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