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mondovertigo's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
tense
medium-paced
5.0
Graphic: Physical abuse, Religious bigotry, Bullying, Emotional abuse, Domestic abuse, Misogyny, and Child abuse
Moderate: Pregnancy, Racism, and Sexual assault
Minor: Racial slurs and Death
emzireads's review against another edition
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inspiring
reflective
tense
medium-paced
5.0
Graphic: Misogyny, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, and Religious bigotry
katiewhocanread's review against another edition
challenging
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Religious bigotry, Child abuse, Bullying, Physical abuse, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Drug use, Racism, Self harm, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Racial slurs
megansoetaert's review against another edition
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4.75
How to Say Babylon is a beautiful poet’s memoir about girlhood/womanhood, parental relationships, and finding yourself growing up in Jamaica and in a strict Rastafari family.
You can tell how much reflection Sinclair has done on her life—and how much she has worked through to be able to write this memoir. Her writing is lyrical and beautiful even when discussing topics like abuse and fear. I also really appreciated how she wove in the history and (varied) customs of Rastafari and Jamaica as a whole.
So glad the world gets to bask in her work—going straight to the library to check out her poetry collection!!
Thank you to Safiya Sinclair, Simon & Schuster, and NetGalley for the eARC. make sure to read this memoir when it comes out on August 29, 2023!!
You can tell how much reflection Sinclair has done on her life—and how much she has worked through to be able to write this memoir. Her writing is lyrical and beautiful even when discussing topics like abuse and fear. I also really appreciated how she wove in the history and (varied) customs of Rastafari and Jamaica as a whole.
So glad the world gets to bask in her work—going straight to the library to check out her poetry collection!!
Thank you to Safiya Sinclair, Simon & Schuster, and NetGalley for the eARC. make sure to read this memoir when it comes out on August 29, 2023!!
Graphic: Child abuse, Physical abuse, Emotional abuse, and Religious bigotry
Moderate: Racism
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