![]() ![]() Johnson described the book as 'my coming out as a mulatto ' and Baz Dreisinger of The New York Times described Loving Day as 'a semi-autobiographical' 'extended literary metaphor about race and mixed-race in America. Spinning from these upheavals and revelations, Duffy sets off to remake his life with a reluctant daughter in tow and a litany of absurdly funny moments together as they bond over their newfound relationship and discoveries of their individual cultural identities. Loving Day is a 2015 novel by Mat Johnson, published by Spiegel & Grau on May 26, 2015. Now in possession of his late father’s deteriorated Philadelphia mansion – which might be haunted – a new surprise emerges: Duffy learns he has a teenage daughter who thinks she’s white. ![]() It tells the story of Warren Duffy, an Irish/African-American living in Wales who returns to America after his comic book store closes, his marriage falls apart and his father dies. Loving Day offers a satirical look at a biracial man’s experiences with race, identity and fatherhood. ![]() Talks are underway with high-end writers to collaborate with the author on penning the adaptation. In a competitive situation, Showtime has acquired the rights to Mat Johnson’s recently published semi-autobiographical novel Loving Day as a potential comedy series. ![]()
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