Reviews

Keisha the Sket by Jade LB

bobbielb's review against another edition

emotional funny informative inspiring reflective sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25

unique_polarizer's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing medium-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

This was a beautiful, compelling read. It embraces black girls and women all round. I feel heard, recognised and seen. It's riveting how Jade is not afraid of portraying the truth. You're not supposed to be comfortable but understand this reality for what it is. For the joys, the pain, the expressions of what it means to be a black British girl exploring the world around her, sexuality and being free within herself to make her mark on the world and all.

I thank Jade for the essays and conversations contributed in the book that envelope the story in between. It really highlights the importance of black girls and women. It reminds us of our worth, our brilliance and our excellence. Keisha reclaims her autonomy, her sexual freedom, her freedom and control to live her life even after everything. She owns a name used to put her down. It's inspiring and honest. 

Thanks!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Body shaming, Rape, Violence, and Sexism

mattesserc's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional inspiring reflective sad tense slow-paced

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

4.0

This book is one of the most heart breaking tales that I have read in a while while I love this book for all the nostalgia that it offers. I am also haunted by the damaged that is done the back community and that we yet to move on form it is so many way 

madreejima's review

challenging dark emotional informative sad 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

3.5

tolutolu9597's review

challenging dark emotional funny fast-paced

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

5.0

sophie______a's review

challenging dark informative sad tense fast-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault, Stalking, Toxic relationship, Emotional abuse, Rape, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, and Violence

Moderate: Cursing, Drug abuse, Misogyny, Violence, Abortion, and Physical abuse

alannah_m's review against another edition

adventurous funny fast-paced

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

4.0

Rated for the nostalgia and the essays - if you grew up in North London, you know and love Keisha

readwithkapz's review against another edition

adventurous challenging funny inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

sophia_tiwari's review

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

3.0

tanninsandtales's review against another edition

5.0

One of the 1001 books you must read before you die.