A review by linsvlasak
Girl, Woman, Other by Bernardine Evaristo

4.0

3.5-4 stars. This book is about black women in England - their lives, experiences, struggles and triumphs. I’ve read many books centered around American black women, from slavery to present day, but this was a new perspective for me. Each chapter details the life of a new character, yet all of the characters are interwoven. I found most of the women very fascinating, especially the older ones whose lives started generations ago. The younger characters were not as interesting to me, nor as likable. Overall, I’d say the book is a bit long and the characters’ ties to each other a bit confusing and hard to keep track of. I did really like how it made me examine my own thoughts on intersectional feminism, inclusivity and “wokeness” through the lens of women of different ages and experiences.