The book races is centered majorly on racism. Four nations clashed due to differences in their physical attributes. The story is centered around two main characters (Afua and Luke) who are the destined ones to change the scope of the world or determine the fate of the world. The story protrays their growth and development into the character they are meant to be. Like, a black boy is sent into the world that hated the blacks because of the evils the black world had done. Afua on the other hand has been thrown into the world to face the tyranny and wickedness of the black world. The story talks about how their experiences will determine the decision both characters make.

Races

"These young ones are ripe and ready for use. They are strong and can be used for house work or whatever else you intend using them for" the seller shouted and Luke flinched. He hasn't gotten used to these kinds of statements anytime he passes through the busy market. He needed to focus. He was on his way to a man who has agreed to take him in and pay him a few octis just to assist him. He was going to be on his best behaviour and not allow anything distract him. The address was close to the auction shop. He saw the door number and knocked. After a while, the door opened and a tall black man came out. "Who are you?" The man asked. "I am Luke. I was supposed to meet Bassey" Luke answered. "Come in" the man said and Luke followed him in. 


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 "I only considered you for this job boy because you have no one to look after you. This city is big and even a black boy can be killed or sold." Bassey said after assessing Luke again. 


Chapter Twenty two