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zoesta's review against another edition
challenging
dark
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cancer and Racism
Minor: Suicidal thoughts and Colonisation
vickypurry's review against another edition
challenging
dark
informative
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Amazingly written, devastating story, and an extraordinary critique on colonial legacy and capitalism in the UK.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism and Terminal illness
george_tte's review against another edition
dark
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Started this book not knowing what to expect. Then three hours had gone by and I’d finished the book.
It’s not an easy read. This book touches on big, systemic problems. The author finds amazing ways to discuss the ever present discomfort and tension, while keeping it very intimate.
Definitely check this book out!
It’s not an easy read. This book touches on big, systemic problems. The author finds amazing ways to discuss the ever present discomfort and tension, while keeping it very intimate.
Definitely check this book out!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny, Racism, and Colonisation
Moderate: Cancer
ghost_story's review
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer and Racism
min3's review
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism
marjoleinvanderspoel's review
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
"Doing nothing is also a choice."
Amazing. Just as good as everyone said it was. From the very beginning this book will leave you with a gut-wrenching feeling of horrible injustice, and while the themes tackled change and evolve throughout the story, that feeling remains. The only thing I didn't love was the insinutaion that paying taxes was bad, although this was later explained to be because the government funded repayment to slave owners after the liberation with taxpayers money, so I guess it makes sense in that context. Another nuance to add to the conversation, I suppose, although I remain firmly pro paying taxes.
Amazing. Just as good as everyone said it was. From the very beginning this book will leave you with a gut-wrenching feeling of horrible injustice, and while the themes tackled change and evolve throughout the story, that feeling remains. The only thing I didn't love was the insinutaion that paying taxes was bad, although this was later explained to be because the government funded repayment to slave owners after the liberation with taxpayers money, so I guess it makes sense in that context. Another nuance to add to the conversation, I suppose, although I remain firmly pro paying taxes.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Racism, Sexism, and Suicidal thoughts
lysander__a's review
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
So good! I devoured it in one sitting. Has deepened my thoughts about the issues tackled within.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cancer, Death, Misogyny, and Racism
paulinevb's review against another edition
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism
lcg527's review against another edition
challenging
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism
agedmordorblue's review
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Viscerally brutal and painful to read, yet beautifully written. Especially the complete dissociation of the narrator with her body is extremely jarring. It's a haunting account of the effects of prejudice and discrimination have on the mind and body and clearly shows the pervasive nature of racism in our society.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs and Racism
Moderate: Cancer, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Sexual harassment