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3.74 AVERAGE
3.74 AVERAGE
The stories of the three characters in this book are riveting. I enjoy a book that has me emotionally connected to the characters and what they are going through. I hope there is a sequel.
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
I listened to the audiobook. The narration was terrible due to the awful accents mimicked. It was difficult to listen. Had this been an audible book, I would’ve given up and returned the book after the first couple of chapters. Maybe it’s a better read than listen.
emotional
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
challenging
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
emotional
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
emotional
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This book was incredible. I listened to it mainly because of the Swedish but still an awesome experience. The way the author described the three characters in detail and wove their stories together so well, I couldn’t stop listening! Mina’s story was the realist to me. I had never sat and thought what life was like for a refugee trying to survive in a world so focused on self. Kemi’s story is the one I most relate to. Struggling to be her amazing self in a workplace that didn’t appreciate all the amazing things she had to offer. Brittany’s story scared me the most. I was just so worried for her and by the end I was stuck. I can’t wait to read the next novel.
Also Brittany wanted to name her baby Whitney if it was a girl
Also Brittany wanted to name her baby Whitney if it was a girl
This book deserves all the stars. I love learning about other countries and cultures while I read, and following the journey of these three ex-pats living in Sweden fit that bill perfectly.
Really well-written book. It is a hard read as each lady had a hard and difficult road. It was interesting getting to see how they all reacted to their situations and to see what they faced being black and from different backgrounds. I really felt the author got her point across with having such strong black women each with their own personalities, histories, baggage, ambitions.
challenging
dark
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
This book went no where fast and then careened towards the end. This book was highly disappointing!