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p_the_bookworm's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
serenjackson_'s review against another edition
emotional
funny
reflective
fast-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
3.75
maisiewrites247's review against another edition
4.0
The Lonely Londoners follows a group of black men who moved to London from the West Indies as part of the windrush generation. The story focuses on racism and classism mostly, but I also felt like it explored misogyny, colourism, and the sexual objectification of black men, black women, and white women. My favourite character is Moses, the narrator, and my least favourite character is either Lewis because of what he did to his wife, or Harris because he kinds of betrays his race. I recommend this book because it has really strong characterisation and explores important topics in detail. And when you think about it, it’s also a story about friendship. ‘Sometimes, listening to them, he look in each face, and he feel a great compassion for every one of them, as if he live each of their lives, one by one, and all the strain and stress come to rest on his own shoulders.’
aiyshaakram's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
zoexash_'s review against another edition
challenging
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.25
jess_louise_'s review against another edition
challenging
funny
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
hayleighreid's review against another edition
4.5
A very eyeopening insight into immigration. It had a very witty and unique narrative voice. The characters felt like very real, deep and complex people. Read in one sitting!
lydiacherith's review against another edition
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
1.0