What inspired the author to focus on racial identity through the metaphor of a coconut?
Around the Web·el mes pasado

Coconut

Coconut
La conversación entre lectores ya está abierta. Un autor verificado puede sumarse después de reclamar este perfil.
What inspired the author to focus on racial identity through the metaphor of a coconut?
Did anyone else feel the characters' internal conflicts mirrored real societal tensions?
How did the author approach balancing the personal stories with the larger commentary on race?