This book needs to be required reading for film classes that focus on studying diverse film. Even though this is a fictional tale, it’s clear that the author went above and beyond to research every bit of history discussed. The characters were perfectly fleshed out, and the switching between timelines flowed naturally. The only thing I would have wanted was a little more on the aftermath from the ending, which I think could have been added if some of the earlier parts of the book were sped up a bit pacing wise.