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thejhg83's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-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? No
3.0
maxrox's review against another edition
adventurous
inspiring
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
4.0
jessicamay07's review against another edition
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
slow-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
4.0
beth239's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.25
elysian_mess's review against another edition
story dragged on, tried several times but couldn't get into it at all.
Muslim representation was awful and not factual.
Muslim representation was awful and not factual.
ruth24's review against another edition
5.0
Each chapter in [b:Girl, Woman, Other|41081373|Girl, Woman, Other|Bernardine Evaristo|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1542296262l/41081373._SY75_.jpg|64185267] focuses on a different person (most of them Black, British women), yet each story is somehow connected to all of the others (talk about six degrees of separation!). The Goodreads description for this book is spot on: "Teeming with life and crackling with energy — a love song to modern Britain and black womanhood."
Upsides:
- the varied connections between the characters
- the differences between how the characters view themselves vs. how they are perceived by others
- a timely, thought-provoking reflection on race, sexual orientation and gender
- the characters are well-developed and feel like real people
Downsides:
- the unconventional formatting really put me off at first, but once I stuck with it I found it increased the pace of the story
- I did find myself getting confused about who the characters were and how they were connected, especially in the last third of the book as I started to forget who was who
I can 100% see why this book won the Booker prize and would highly recommend it!
Upsides:
- the varied connections between the characters
- the differences between how the characters view themselves vs. how they are perceived by others
- a timely, thought-provoking reflection on race, sexual orientation and gender
- the characters are well-developed and feel like real people
Downsides:
- the unconventional formatting really put me off at first, but once I stuck with it I found it increased the pace of the story
- I did find myself getting confused about who the characters were and how they were connected, especially in the last third of the book as I started to forget who was who
I can 100% see why this book won the Booker prize and would highly recommend it!
lukhanyoreadthis's review against another edition
informative
reflective
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? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Rape, Islamophobia, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Racism, and Sexual assault
rustycreamsicle's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
mandarijnen_eten's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Proper literature! No surprises as to why it won the Booker Prize back in 2019. Also I cried like six times (cathartic cries, not sad ones)
10/10 would recommend
10/10 would recommend