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The Human Origins of Beatrice Porter and Other Essential Ghosts by Soraya Palmer
2 reviews
the_true_monroe'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
4.75
The magical realism is used to address and emphasize experiences surrounding coming of age, cultural identity, gender and sexuality, racism, trauma and what I think was one of the most defining themes (as it interacted with each of the ones I mentioned prior): generational trauma.
I found this books thanks to Storygraph’s Around The World Challenge- representing Trinidad (this book takes place in Brooklyn, NY, Jamaica and Trinidad).
Definitely will be looking for more written by this author to enjoy!
Graphic: Cancer, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Infidelity, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Racism, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Lesbophobia, Fire/Fire injury, and Abandonment
Moderate: Alcoholism, Drug use, Racial slurs, Suicide, Torture, Vomit, Dementia, Abortion, Murder, Pregnancy, Outing, and Dysphoria
Minor: Incest, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Sexism, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Cultural appropriation, and Colonisation
nini23's review against another edition
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Let's talk about mothers. Being lgtb or a blocked young writer does not give teens an excuse to not be there for your mother.
I like the anti-colonial points made. That scene at the Jamaican restaurant is electric! 👍to the Trinidadian English dialogue.
Overall, I much prefer When We Were Birds by
Ayanna Lloyd Banwo.
Graphic: Animal death, Cancer, Domestic abuse, Homophobia, Infidelity, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Transphobia, Abortion, Death of parent, Lesbophobia, and Colonisation