Black & White

Praise

“Spellbinding … provocative, hypnotic … spot-on authentic. A cool depiction of a mother and daughter’s fraught and fiery relationship.” —USA Today

“Enthralling, fast-paced and a great read. Black & White presents knotty, compelling issues that Shapiro examines intelligently.” —The Miami Herald

“Shapiro’s central characters are expertly rendered: both the damaged Clara, whose childhood trust in and love for her mother was abused, and Ruth, whose love for her daughter and her art were so inextricably linked that they became interchangeable.” —Elle

“Uncompromising storytelling…. The ideas Shapiro grapples with resonate, and she raises trenchant and enduring questions that resist easy answers.” —Los Angeles Times 

“Funny and tragic…. Perfectly displays Shapiro’s commanding craftsmanship … Shapiro does something rather thrilling with her story: she gets it just right.” —The Washington Post