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A review by books_with_mana
That Hair by Djaimilia Pereira de Almeida
Did not finish book.
3.0
I want to start off this review by saying, I haven't read a lot of Portuguese fiction and I'm usually wary of translated works,
My expectations weren't met for this memoir and that's ok. I expected a lot more societal commentary and reflections on how the personal is political. However, in this piece, Djaimilia Pereira de Almeida focuses on hair as a trait that's passed down from one's gene. It was more of a familial and genetic exploration and observance with hair being a lens or narrative anchor.
The organization of the memoir is different from what I'm accustomed to. It felt like a lot of stories spanning several generations. It is interesting anecdotally and it felt like someone telling you their family history.
2.5 ⭐⭐
My expectations weren't met for this memoir and that's ok. I expected a lot more societal commentary and reflections on how the personal is political. However, in this piece, Djaimilia Pereira de Almeida focuses on hair as a trait that's passed down from one's gene. It was more of a familial and genetic exploration and observance with hair being a lens or narrative anchor.
The organization of the memoir is different from what I'm accustomed to. It felt like a lot of stories spanning several generations. It is interesting anecdotally and it felt like someone telling you their family history.
2.5 ⭐⭐