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A review by demjin
Black Voices on Britain: Selected Writings by Hakim Adi
4.0
I picked this up because I wanted to read more first-hand historical accounts of the UK from black voices and it delivered!
The accounts range from the 18th-20th century and it's really interesting to read how different cities were experienced and how the authors were received over time. I also liked that each author had a relatively detailed biography to give context to their account and that there were pieces from women as well. I got really excited to read about Mary Seacole - I walk past her house every day on the way to work and I can't believe I've not looked her up sooner! She was a badass!
I think I would have liked a little more historical context perhaps with footnotes or a section at the back but this is only a pocket sized book so I can see why it wasn't included.
I would definitely recommend this book, it has some really valuable and compelling excerpts.
Thank you Netgalley and Pan Macmillan for providing this e-arc in exchange for an honest review.
The accounts range from the 18th-20th century and it's really interesting to read how different cities were experienced and how the authors were received over time. I also liked that each author had a relatively detailed biography to give context to their account and that there were pieces from women as well. I got really excited to read about Mary Seacole - I walk past her house every day on the way to work and I can't believe I've not looked her up sooner! She was a badass!
I think I would have liked a little more historical context perhaps with footnotes or a section at the back but this is only a pocket sized book so I can see why it wasn't included.
I would definitely recommend this book, it has some really valuable and compelling excerpts.
Thank you Netgalley and Pan Macmillan for providing this e-arc in exchange for an honest review.