Scan barcode
A review by labbyreads
The Other Black Girl by Zakiya Dalila Harris
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
<a href="https://labbyreads.com/review/the-other-black-girl-left-me-with-so-many-questions">Read Full Review</a>
The Other Black Girl spans the genres of workplace drama, horror, and retrospective of race in America.
The story opens with Nella who is tired and frustrated being the only Black girl working at Wagner Books when she notices a new employee being interviewed. Nella is excited about the prospect of having a Black friend at work when she begins to receive cryptic notes like one left on her desk reading "LEAVE WAGNER".
She explores the themes of mental health, work-life balance, and obviously the intersection of race in the workplace.
Scattered throughout the novel are the timeline jumps and mixed point-of-view of other characters. These are only lightly explored and lack the impact they could have had if they were a more prominent part of the story.
Overall, "The Other Black Girl" is a fun and suspenseful read. Go with caution, and know you might not find the answers to all your questions.
The Other Black Girl spans the genres of workplace drama, horror, and retrospective of race in America.
The story opens with Nella who is tired and frustrated being the only Black girl working at Wagner Books when she notices a new employee being interviewed. Nella is excited about the prospect of having a Black friend at work when she begins to receive cryptic notes like one left on her desk reading "LEAVE WAGNER".
She explores the themes of mental health, work-life balance, and obviously the intersection of race in the workplace.
Scattered throughout the novel are the timeline jumps and mixed point-of-view of other characters. These are only lightly explored and lack the impact they could have had if they were a more prominent part of the story.
Overall, "The Other Black Girl" is a fun and suspenseful read. Go with caution, and know you might not find the answers to all your questions.