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tru5hna's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
missbookiverse's review against another edition
4.0
I enjoyed this diverse (in ethnicity, voice, religion, and tone) collection of essays on what it's like to be considered an immigrant (even when the person was born in Britain) in the UK. As can be expected with 21 different authors, some spoke more loudly to me than others, but all of them taught me more about what it must be like to be constantly seen as other. The sheer amount of prejudice and ridiculous assumptions some people have to face on a regular basis is depressing and I think these essays managed to sharpen my own awareness of racial issues and injustice. My favorite pieces were the ones by Varaidzo, Salena Godden, and Miss L, probably because they were so personal.
emily_burchell7's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
medium-paced
4.5
esshgee's review
4.0
4 1/2 stars. I read Riz Ahmed's story on his Facebook page which led me to this book of thought-provoking and fascinating short stories
kingarooski's review against another edition
5.0
"May the size of your heart and the depth of your soul be your currency.
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Whatever shade you are, bring your light, bring your colour,bring your music and your books, your stories and your histories, and climb aboard. United as a people we are a million majestic colours,together we are a glorious stained-glass window...Raise your glass of rum, let's toast to the minorities who are the majority." -- Salena Godden, Shade
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Whatever shade you are, bring your light, bring your colour,bring your music and your books, your stories and your histories, and climb aboard. United as a people we are a million majestic colours,together we are a glorious stained-glass window...Raise your glass of rum, let's toast to the minorities who are the majority." -- Salena Godden, Shade
patchworkbunny's review
4.0
Himesh Patel talks about how British media doesn’t reflect the diversity of our society and how his role in Eastenders has spoken to so many, making a point for better representation. Riz Ahmed recounts the many times he has been detained in airports, but managing to maintain his sense of humour. Sabrina Mahfouz talks about cultural appropriation and being challenged for what she chooses to wear. Darren Chetty tells us about the children he teaches that think stories should be about white people. Repeatedly we see how BAME citizens are expected to try harder, just to keep up, to be accepted. As always, there’s going to be a few essays that aren’t as good as the others but overall worth a read.
pewterwolf's review
4.0
An urgent, eye-opening and important collection.
Like most/all collections of essays, some essays aren’t as good/strong compared to the rest of the collection, but super important read in the current climate.
Like most/all collections of essays, some essays aren’t as good/strong compared to the rest of the collection, but super important read in the current climate.