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joehardy's review against another edition
4.0
It's a good book but I didn't find anything to be particularly revelatory. I think there are better options out there for folks interested in the racial dynamics underscoring our societies. While Eddo-Lodge is a solid writer, I came away wanting a bit from this.
e_hust's review against another edition
5.0
Beautifully written and deeply powerful. As a Canadian, understanding the history and impacts of racism in Britain was so valuable because in part it is Canadian history as well, but also provides an understanding of racism in spaces where colonization of Indigenous people's is less a part of the conversation as it is (rightfully so) in Canada.
astha_shah's review against another edition
challenging
informative
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slow-paced
4.0
Grammatically/stylistically a little clunky, so it took me a while to get through. Super important read, great deep dive into racism in a country that's not the US. Put the amorphous "thing" that people of color feel in their day-to-day lives into words.
mariekejp's review against another edition
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4.25
An important book on systemic racism based on personal perspectives, examples from history, news items, and scholarly analyses. It is refreshing to read from a British perspective. There were many points made in the book that reminded me of work I can and need to do myself. Incredible.
lemonade2259's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
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inspiring
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medium-paced
4.75
boganjustice's review against another edition
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5.0
Brilliant, vital, urgent and written in a fast paced, informative and engaging manner. Reni is an incredible writer, great thinker and distills some incisive ideas. A must read.