Reviews

Mikä meidät erottaa by Brit Bennett

sindibookworm's review against another edition

4.0

An intergenerational family drama/historical fiction questioning topics of race, gender, identity, and class. Brit Bennett’s narration is so good that I felt as though I was reading a mystery novel that I could not put down.

treehugger513's review against another edition

5.0

Beautiful story and refreshingly told. Although it hopped around between characters and times, it was not hard to follow. The themes were important and moving.

verikamarkova's review against another edition

mysterious 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? It's complicated

2.5

jansbookcorner's review against another edition

3.0

Maybe I wanted too much from this book. Not a bad book and some parts I really liked. Others were either not as much as I wanted, too coincidental or just a rushed feeling.
Interesting subject though.

jason461's review against another edition

challenging dark sad tense medium-paced

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

5.0

ebraam's review against another edition

4.0

Brit Bennett does an incredible job giving shape and story to complex themes of race, colorism and 'passing' as well as exploring identity, choice and relationships (sisters, mothers, partners, cousins) in an accessible way.
What I do wish was that the characters themselves felt more 'whole' rather than just propelling the storyline along. I wanted to know them better. I also felt like the storyline itself was a bit unrealistic; some of the plot was just left hanging and other lines got picked up in their place.

Spoiler

How is it that in such a big city/ country/ world that Jude just happens upon Stella/ Kennedy, not once but twice? I know we're just supposed to ignore this happenstance because it is a book and not real life, but I couldn't understand why Early didn't play a bigger role in finding Stella? He is literally a bounty hunter....

Regardless, this didn't take away from my enjoyment of the book; it deserves all the attention and praise that it's getting and I can't wait to read more!

aliyahdobetter's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad 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

4.75

eleanorcats's review against another edition

3.0

I feel so many emotions surrounding this book. Family is so hard and the complex emotions that come from family love, friendship love, and stranger love. So good.
All the lies you’ve told to not hurt anyone - or was it to benefit yourself?

bookonium's review against another edition

emotional slow-paced

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

3.5

hanolifar's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective medium-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? It's complicated

4.75