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smalltownbookmom's review
3.0
3.5 - a thoughtful reflection on race, identity and belonging from a father to his daughter. For fans of Ta-nahesi Coates’s Between the world and me.
ellenmc07's review against another edition
5.0
An absolutely brilliant and human look at the complex relationship between all facets that encompass parenthood and the journey one has in watching their children grow up.
msnreynolds's review against another edition
5.0
I listened to David Chariandy read it. What a intimate and beautiful message to his daughter.
daliafarra's review against another edition
5.0
It’s sad that the incident that inspired this book isn’t a one-off isolated incident, but the power and truth behind Chariandy’s words were mesmerizing. I hope that my children read this someday and really grasp the generations of history, trauma, colonization and experience that led to it.
amn028's review against another edition
5.0
This is a worthwhile read for the subject it tackles. The writing is well done and kept me engaged throughout. There are some very difficult areas to read. While it's a hard topic, the author manages to find hope throughout the book, and tries to envision a better future.
tracithomas's review against another edition
3.0
I loved that this book is father to daughter. A small twist on the man to man letters we often see. I enjoyed sections a lot, though I found the book a little too listless at times. Couldn’t always follow and sometimes the writing tried too hard. Overall good, and so short and sweet.
eharrison's review against another edition
5.0
A sweet, thoughtful and moving exploration of race in Canada, and more importantly to the author, his daughter.