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ssarahness's review against another edition
5.0
I experienced revelation after revelation while reading this book. I'm ashamed that I was so unaware of the racist history of the UK and I'm embarrassed to have been complicit through my ignorance. Highly, highly recommend this one.
micheleaiello's review against another edition
5.0
A must read. I've learned so much from this book and I now understand that silence is no longer an option and that as a privileged white man it's up to me to do something.
ducksfloat's review against another edition
will finish later, loan ran out at library and there were other holds
annabelfenton's review against another edition
informative
reflective
fast-paced
4.5
This should be required reading for everyone in the UK.
As a South African, it was really useful and informative to learn about the specific history of race in Britain and understand the current tensions a bit better. Reni skilfully weaves together facts and personal anecdotes to make for a compelling read.
I personally found the “Feminisim” chapter slightly long/ repetitive but this may just because I’ve done lots of prior reading on intersectionality before.
As a South African, it was really useful and informative to learn about the specific history of race in Britain and understand the current tensions a bit better. Reni skilfully weaves together facts and personal anecdotes to make for a compelling read.
I personally found the “Feminisim” chapter slightly long/ repetitive but this may just because I’ve done lots of prior reading on intersectionality before.
brittanykroeckel's review against another edition
challenging
hopeful
informative
reflective
sad
medium-paced
5.0
‘It’s very controversial, isn’t it?’ they’ll ask, over and over again, in the space of a thirty minute conversation. ‘Is it?’ I’ll respond. ‘Have you read it?’ ‘No,’ they will inevitably say.
Wow. I don’t have many notes on this one and that’s because I am left without many words. It is thorough, uncensored, and thought-provoking. As a White American woman, reading about these issues in the lens of British history and current events was new and important for me. I’ve always usually stuck to American literature because I thought it was the most relevant to me and my internal work, but having read this book discredits that.
As other reviewers have mentioned, I believe this is a read that everyone should be taking the time to get through. I appreciate Eddo-Lodge using her voice and perspective to give me more knowledge — not that it should ever have to be on her or other people of color to do so.
The book flows well and brings forth intersectionality and other relevant discussions. I was not left confused in any fashion — it was all clear and focused. She is a great writer and I like her style.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism