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Her groundbreaking science fiction and fantasy features diverse characters and the mixing of folklore into her works. The salt roads is a novel by canadianjamaican writer nalo hopkinson, published in 2003. This book takes the readerlistener on a ride this book really allows the readerlistener to understand what the mind of a person in bondage goes through. The salt roads by nalo hopkinson a landmark work by a brilliant young author, the salt roads transports readers across centuries and civilizations as it fearlessly explores the relationships women have with their lovers, their people, and the divine. Historical fantasy with a strong erotic element from the locus awardwinning author. Listen to the salt roads by nalo hopkinson, bahni turpin for free with a 30 day free trial. She has published numerous novels and short stories and occasionally edits anthologies. Midnight robber was my second novel, published in 2000. Nalo hopkinson is a jamaicanborn canadian whose taproots extend to trinidad and guyana.
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