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4.34 AVERAGE
4.34 AVERAGE
Very enjoyable. Plenty of gentle reprimands. It took a few pages to get used to the style which really suited it.
/Loetud Puändi raamatuklubi tarbeks/
Auhindu võitnud raamatud tunduvad mulle alati põnevad, sest panevad mõtlema ja teiste teostega kõrvutama - miks just see? Raamatule võib anda auhinna nii mitme erineva asja pärast. Värske, siiani märkamata teema / stiil, mis mõjub hetkes värskena / ühe või teise tuiksoone tabamine, jne, jne. Mõne autori isik mõjub ajahetkes žüriile ahvatlevamalt kui teine, jne. Nii et alati kui ma loen mõnd suurema auhinna saanud teost, jooksevad mul peas teise lindina Maarja Kangro žürii-ja-auhinnaraamatu "Minu auhinnad" need kohad, kus ta valikute langetamise üle arutleb.
Ma saan aru küll, miks Evaristo selle raamatuga Bookeri võitis. "Tüdruk, naine, keegi teine" teeb linnukesed /väga/ paljudesse kastidesse, mida Booker tihti tabada üritab. Aga ta teeb neid linnukesi nii edukalt ja sellise tempoga, et kohati jääb mulje, et üks või teine tegelane on lastekääridega Guardiani lehekülgedelt välja lõigatud - Jazz jäi eriti eredalt sellisena meelde, kes on nii stereotüüpne, et on peaaegu iseenese paroodia - kas Evaristo ise mõtles teda tõesti tõsiselt? Või ma peaksin seda lugema kui kriitikat selle kohta, kuidas me loome oma identiteete, mõeldes, et need on kohutavalt originaalsed, ent tegelikult kasutame kõik ühtesid ja samu mustrilehti? Või ma pean märkama seal kusagil kõigi nende usinalt kootud tegelaskujude taga mingit inimlikkust, mis stereotüüpidest läbi kumab?
Aga selles kõiges on mingit sooja südamlikkust, enesekindlat, kohati tüütuseni enesekindlat etasipürgimist ja optimismi. Jah, see ei tundu mulle ka reaalne, et narkosõltuvusest vabanetakse poole lehekülje ja nädalase kodus passimisega, aga - tervikuna oli see, et kõikide kohatud ja läbi elatud traumade puhul ei jäädud nendesse kinni, vaid otsiti helgemat homset...see oli kuidagi tore.
PS - ingliskeelne audioraamat on i-me-li-ne, ja seda saab Keskraamatukogu Libby'st laenutada. Kõik need dialektid, millega eestikeelses tõlkes on paberil küll kenasti hakkama saadud, muutuvad audioraamatuna kuidagi kolmemõõtmeliseks, lopsakaks ja ägedaks.
Ja ma armastan selle raamatu lõppu. See on ilus sellepärast, et seda ei olnud tegelikult vaja, loo enda poolest. Tavaline "tõsine kirjandus" oleks lõpetanud selle loo teise koha peal, aga Evaristo tegi nii, ja ma olen selle üle nii rõõmus.
Auhindu võitnud raamatud tunduvad mulle alati põnevad, sest panevad mõtlema ja teiste teostega kõrvutama - miks just see? Raamatule võib anda auhinna nii mitme erineva asja pärast. Värske, siiani märkamata teema / stiil, mis mõjub hetkes värskena / ühe või teise tuiksoone tabamine, jne, jne. Mõne autori isik mõjub ajahetkes žüriile ahvatlevamalt kui teine, jne. Nii et alati kui ma loen mõnd suurema auhinna saanud teost, jooksevad mul peas teise lindina Maarja Kangro žürii-ja-auhinnaraamatu "Minu auhinnad" need kohad, kus ta valikute langetamise üle arutleb.
Ma saan aru küll, miks Evaristo selle raamatuga Bookeri võitis. "Tüdruk, naine, keegi teine" teeb linnukesed /väga/ paljudesse kastidesse, mida Booker tihti tabada üritab. Aga ta teeb neid linnukesi nii edukalt ja sellise tempoga, et kohati jääb mulje, et üks või teine tegelane on lastekääridega Guardiani lehekülgedelt välja lõigatud - Jazz jäi eriti eredalt sellisena meelde, kes on nii stereotüüpne, et on peaaegu iseenese paroodia - kas Evaristo ise mõtles teda tõesti tõsiselt? Või ma peaksin seda lugema kui kriitikat selle kohta, kuidas me loome oma identiteete, mõeldes, et need on kohutavalt originaalsed, ent tegelikult kasutame kõik ühtesid ja samu mustrilehti? Või ma pean märkama seal kusagil kõigi nende usinalt kootud tegelaskujude taga mingit inimlikkust, mis stereotüüpidest läbi kumab?
Aga selles kõiges on mingit sooja südamlikkust, enesekindlat, kohati tüütuseni enesekindlat etasipürgimist ja optimismi. Jah, see ei tundu mulle ka reaalne, et narkosõltuvusest vabanetakse poole lehekülje ja nädalase kodus passimisega, aga - tervikuna oli see, et kõikide kohatud ja läbi elatud traumade puhul ei jäädud nendesse kinni, vaid otsiti helgemat homset...see oli kuidagi tore.
PS - ingliskeelne audioraamat on i-me-li-ne, ja seda saab Keskraamatukogu Libby'st laenutada. Kõik need dialektid, millega eestikeelses tõlkes on paberil küll kenasti hakkama saadud, muutuvad audioraamatuna kuidagi kolmemõõtmeliseks, lopsakaks ja ägedaks.
Ja ma armastan selle raamatu lõppu. See on ilus sellepärast, et seda ei olnud tegelikult vaja, loo enda poolest. Tavaline "tõsine kirjandus" oleks lõpetanud selle loo teise koha peal, aga Evaristo tegi nii, ja ma olen selle üle nii rõõmus.
A very interesting story which, at its core, shows that despite our different journeys through life we are all interconnected. There is a lot to take away from this novel. It was enjoyable but I did lose track of who was who occassionally.
Initially, I was so repulsed by the syntax and lack of punctuation, I actually had to shut the book and try again the next day. However, once I adjusted, I had to admire the author for the unconventional style which worked surprisingly well and really lent an immediacy and intimacy to the story.
The story developed strongly as it progressed and I found myself liking it more and more, so that my opening assessment of 2 stars gradually changed to a convincing 4 star review, edging very close to 5.
I'm always fascinated by characters dealing with societal and personal expectations, and this delves into some of these, as well as several other deep topics. It's a story of relationships and these are all cleverly tied up in the end.
My overall impression is one of strength with a hint of empowerment - nicely done and my favourite winner of the Booker Prize.
The story developed strongly as it progressed and I found myself liking it more and more, so that my opening assessment of 2 stars gradually changed to a convincing 4 star review, edging very close to 5.
I'm always fascinated by characters dealing with societal and personal expectations, and this delves into some of these, as well as several other deep topics. It's a story of relationships and these are all cleverly tied up in the end.
My overall impression is one of strength with a hint of empowerment - nicely done and my favourite winner of the Booker Prize.
I love that the style of writing adapted to each character. TW rape, DV and sexual assault in some chapters. Great fleshed-out characters, the enby character could have been more informed by lived experience if it wasn't already. Absolutely adored the ending, and being let into each characters life bit by bit. I love the way they all connected, and how different they all were from one another. The ending was phenomenal.
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This book is incredibly moving and really gets you thinking about life. It’s essentially a character study of twelve different people, three of them connected, that serves to paint of wider picture of what being A Black British woman is like across the last 100 years or so.
How their experiences differ due to the decades they grew up in, or whether they are first, second or third generation immigrant, how they embrace or reject their cultural heritage, and how all of this intersects with other elements of their identity such as gender and sexuality.
I can fully see and feel each individual in this book, and they’re all wonderful in their own ways. Pair that with specific mentions of places across London (and the wider UK) that I know and love, I really could see imagine their worlds playing out in my mind.
Bummi, Winsome, Hattie <3
and the legendary friendship of Amma and Dominique <3
How their experiences differ due to the decades they grew up in, or whether they are first, second or third generation immigrant, how they embrace or reject their cultural heritage, and how all of this intersects with other elements of their identity such as gender and sexuality.
I can fully see and feel each individual in this book, and they’re all wonderful in their own ways. Pair that with specific mentions of places across London (and the wider UK) that I know and love, I really could see imagine their worlds playing out in my mind.
Bummi, Winsome, Hattie <3
and the legendary friendship of Amma and Dominique <3
"be a person with knowledge not just opinions" + way too many other quotable lines
A beautiful book. I have no doubt it will stick around in my noggin for some time. Initially, I was appalled by the lack of punctuation and almost poetic construction, but I think it worked to its advantage.
A beautiful book. I have no doubt it will stick around in my noggin for some time. Initially, I was appalled by the lack of punctuation and almost poetic construction, but I think it worked to its advantage.
Strong character development:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes