They Dream In Gold by Diabou Mai Sennaar
An electrifying Afrobeat love story about a young Senegalese jazz musician and an aspiring African American producer thrown together by chance, and destined to make music that will change the world.
A mouthwatering delightA reader traverses half the globe through this story, becomes a singer and a dancer and a chef; and is welcomed into a formidable community of women where love is the unshakeable glue. Subtle yet striking, They Dream in Gold is a remarkable comment on motherhood, diaspora, and ambition -- Sarah Jessica Parker
A glorious debut . . . a richly layered account of artistic endeavour and resilience * The Guardian *
Exquisitely written, They Dream in Gold is an epic and hauntingly beautiful story, each page shimmering like gold, woven by Mai Sennaar’s astounding talent as a debut author whose work I look forward to reading during the years to come -- Nguyen Phan Que Mai, internationally bestselling author of The Mountains Sing
One of the most beautiful debuts I’ve ever read – musical, magical, and full of tenderness for the unique histories and identities entwined in love -- Dawnie Walton, author of The Final Revival of Opal & Nev
They Dream in Gold sends us on a journey around the world with a remarkable cast of women in search of belonging and the realization of their dreams. Sennaar tells their story with a musician’s ear for rhythm and subtlety, and indeed, music and love beat strong in the heart of this powerful debut. I would follow these characters anywhere -- Laura Warrell, author of Sweet, Soft, Plenty Rhythm
I adored this Afrobeat love story . . . a remarkable tapestry of lives buffeted by fate, this lyrical, tender epic explores migration, diaspora, motherhood and ambition -- The Bookseller 'Book of the Month'
They Dream in Gold is a revelation of a novel that readers won't soon forget . . . this wholly original, whirlwind story deftly illuminates the tensions of art and humanity . . . Mai Sennaar is a rare, daring talent -- Thao Thai, author of Banyan Moon
Extraordinary . . . a powerful and poignant exploration of the African diaspora and global Black identity * The New York Times *
A sweeping, fascinating book about identity and families * The Times *
Wow. What a book . . . a gorgeous symphony of voices and cities and art, tied together by a stunning love story and a mysterious disappearance. In luminous language, with characters who sweat, bleed and sing . . . a debut that soars and kept me turning pages long after my bedtime. -- Tara Conklin, New York Times bestselling author of The Last Romantics
A glorious debut . . . a richly layered account of artistic endeavour and resilience * The Guardian *
Exquisitely written, They Dream in Gold is an epic and hauntingly beautiful story, each page shimmering like gold, woven by Mai Sennaar’s astounding talent as a debut author whose work I look forward to reading during the years to come -- Nguyen Phan Que Mai, internationally bestselling author of The Mountains Sing
One of the most beautiful debuts I’ve ever read – musical, magical, and full of tenderness for the unique histories and identities entwined in love -- Dawnie Walton, author of The Final Revival of Opal & Nev
They Dream in Gold sends us on a journey around the world with a remarkable cast of women in search of belonging and the realization of their dreams. Sennaar tells their story with a musician’s ear for rhythm and subtlety, and indeed, music and love beat strong in the heart of this powerful debut. I would follow these characters anywhere -- Laura Warrell, author of Sweet, Soft, Plenty Rhythm
I adored this Afrobeat love story . . . a remarkable tapestry of lives buffeted by fate, this lyrical, tender epic explores migration, diaspora, motherhood and ambition -- The Bookseller 'Book of the Month'
They Dream in Gold is a revelation of a novel that readers won't soon forget . . . this wholly original, whirlwind story deftly illuminates the tensions of art and humanity . . . Mai Sennaar is a rare, daring talent -- Thao Thai, author of Banyan Moon
Extraordinary . . . a powerful and poignant exploration of the African diaspora and global Black identity * The New York Times *
A sweeping, fascinating book about identity and families * The Times *
Wow. What a book . . . a gorgeous symphony of voices and cities and art, tied together by a stunning love story and a mysterious disappearance. In luminous language, with characters who sweat, bleed and sing . . . a debut that soars and kept me turning pages long after my bedtime. -- Tara Conklin, New York Times bestselling author of The Last Romantics
Mai Sennaar is a writer, playwright and filmmaker. She lives between Baltimore and Dakar, and she speaks French and Wolof. They Dream in Gold is her debut novel.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781035033713 |
| ISBN 10 | 1035033712 |
| Title | They Dream In Gold |
| Author | Diabou Mai Sennaar |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Pan Macmillan |
| Year published | 2025-07-17 |
| Number of pages | 432 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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