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challenging
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inspiring
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5.0
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hopeful
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5.0
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*4.5
At the time that I am writing this review, it has been a week since I finished reading this book. Let me tell you, I have not been able to stop thinking about it. This is one of those books that the more I think about it, the more I think it may end up being a five-star read.
I didn't know much about Rastafarianism other than the stereotypes before reading. Not only did I learn so much about the religion and the culture, but I have so much appreciation for it now. Safiya's relationship to Rasta is so complex and she explains it so well with all of its ups and downs in her life.
Her writing style is so unlike anything I have ever read before and it makes sense since she is originally a poet. Poets who decide to write novels tend to be the authors of some of my favorite works.
I could have listened to this book for another 20 hours because I was so drawn in. It felt like I was right there with Safiya and her family while the events of her memoir were unfurling.
This is a book I think I will end up recommending to many people.
At the time that I am writing this review, it has been a week since I finished reading this book. Let me tell you, I have not been able to stop thinking about it. This is one of those books that the more I think about it, the more I think it may end up being a five-star read.
I didn't know much about Rastafarianism other than the stereotypes before reading. Not only did I learn so much about the religion and the culture, but I have so much appreciation for it now. Safiya's relationship to Rasta is so complex and she explains it so well with all of its ups and downs in her life.
Her writing style is so unlike anything I have ever read before and it makes sense since she is originally a poet. Poets who decide to write novels tend to be the authors of some of my favorite works.
I could have listened to this book for another 20 hours because I was so drawn in. It felt like I was right there with Safiya and her family while the events of her memoir were unfurling.
This is a book I think I will end up recommending to many people.