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Ooh I really couldn't get into it. This kind of read like an anthology with multiple essays, even though they were connected. There were many characters I didn't care for and I skipped the last chapter as I just didn't care what happened.

ymeyc's review against another edition

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challenging emotional reflective sad slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

disabledreamer's review against another edition

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emotional slow-paced

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

3.5

I didnt connect to this story but i think its more so because its not written for me as a white afab person,so thats fine it gave me a window into another world

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5.0

4.5 stars.

Booker Prize Winner!

This one is also on the longlist for this year's Women's Fiction Prize.

The accolades are well-deserved for this collection of 12 linked short stories. Each story focuses on a different black British woman. The book is so well-written with a unique voice & writing style. I truly found it refreshing. There were some darker topics like rape and racism but overall the book left me feeling joyful. Highly recommend!

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