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Encontro by Natasha Brown

105 reviews

leawithabook's review against another edition

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challenging dark informative reflective fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? It's complicated

4.0

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emmahe's review against another edition

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4.0

struggled to stick with it — objectively it’s a very brilliant novel, piercing in its social and systemic observations that i felt were more searing and sharp than most of what people try to wax poetic about in novels at the moment. natasha brown is so smart and the novel so deep with passion.

for me, the flow of the novel felt a bit disjointed and maybe even too inferior for someone who likes to peruse the depth of a characters interiority . but it was brilliant.

might have been better at a different time for me but i think it was great.

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polarheights's review against another edition

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challenging reflective medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25

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heathbeatz's review against another edition

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reflective 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

5.0

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satellitesiken's review against another edition

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challenging emotional informative inspiring 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? Yes

5.0

How do we examine the legacy of colonization when the basic facts of its construction are disputed in the minds of its beneficiaries?

With its many incisive observations and beautiful prose, Natasha Brown's literary debut is a stunning and sharp examination of race, british history (colonialism), capitalism and misogyny. Unfaltering in her candour, and in an very deadpan, eloquent, sometimes witty
and often gut-wrenching manner, this unnamed narrator's (Black british woman of Jamaican descent who works in finance) authentic portrayal of the impacts of Colonialism, everyday microaggressions and the general Othering that marginalised groups
experience is genius. How a novel this short can pack such a punch is nearly inconceivable to me.

Be the best. Work harder, work smarter. Exceed every expectation. But also, be invisible, imperceptible. Don't make anyone uncomfortable. Don't inconvenience. Exist in the negative only, the space around. Do not insert yourself into the main narrative. Go unnoticed. Become the air.
Open your eyes.

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