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A review by bookedupandbusy
Things I Have Withheld by Kei Miller
5.0
A 5 star read!
As I was reading, I totally forgot that this is a non-fiction book, as Kei’s storytelling and writing style is exceptional and all the essays read in a fictional style.
This book is full of Kei’s anecdotes. True stories and experiences, that are candid and direct and wrapped in lyrical prose. Kei speaks on race, gender, homosexuality, relationship/family dynamics and more. The stories also travel from Africa to the Caribbean, to the UK & USA.
I particularly loved the essay ‘The Crimes That Haunt The Body’. Kei tells us the ways in which our bodies can make us victims to certain crimes based on factors such as race and gender. I read this essay twice because it was outstanding! I have never read anything twice before in one sitting!
An extra star for Kei’s chapter discussing the Gully & Gaza conflict in Jamaica and the Gully Queens. I have watched many documentaries on these topics, but Kei’s perspective was from a fresh angle and was enlightening.
This is a great book for people who don’t usually read/like non-fiction as it feels so fictional!
As I was reading, I totally forgot that this is a non-fiction book, as Kei’s storytelling and writing style is exceptional and all the essays read in a fictional style.
This book is full of Kei’s anecdotes. True stories and experiences, that are candid and direct and wrapped in lyrical prose. Kei speaks on race, gender, homosexuality, relationship/family dynamics and more. The stories also travel from Africa to the Caribbean, to the UK & USA.
I particularly loved the essay ‘The Crimes That Haunt The Body’. Kei tells us the ways in which our bodies can make us victims to certain crimes based on factors such as race and gender. I read this essay twice because it was outstanding! I have never read anything twice before in one sitting!
An extra star for Kei’s chapter discussing the Gully & Gaza conflict in Jamaica and the Gully Queens. I have watched many documentaries on these topics, but Kei’s perspective was from a fresh angle and was enlightening.
This is a great book for people who don’t usually read/like non-fiction as it feels so fictional!