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A review by lizapauterino
Where Did You Sleep Last Night? A Personal History by Danzy Senna
3.0
Caitlin: Don't read this review!!
I've found myself in a place where I just enjoy non fiction so much and it's quite a nice place. Also, it was nice to finally finish another book. Such a slow year for me so far.
This was not the best memoir I've read, but it was good. I'd give it 3 1/2 stars if I had that option. I've had the itch to explore my family tree for quite some time, and this book encouraged that itch to get, well, itchier. My family history is probably not as complicated as Danzy's so hopefully my search for ancestors will not have as much drama associated with it.
Apparently Danzy has written other books. I'd never heard of her, and probably won't seek out her works of fiction, but I enjoyed her style and found it to be a fast read. I'm wondering, though, if people who are already familiar with her might be more interested in her own story than someone who has never heard of her prior to this book? I say that because I feel like she presents herself as someone you should already be familiar with, but not in an arrogant way.
Overall: interesting, fast, makes me want to know more about where I came from, but not something I would read over and over again or necessarily recommend to everyone.
I've found myself in a place where I just enjoy non fiction so much and it's quite a nice place. Also, it was nice to finally finish another book. Such a slow year for me so far.
This was not the best memoir I've read, but it was good. I'd give it 3 1/2 stars if I had that option. I've had the itch to explore my family tree for quite some time, and this book encouraged that itch to get, well, itchier. My family history is probably not as complicated as Danzy's so hopefully my search for ancestors will not have as much drama associated with it.
Apparently Danzy has written other books. I'd never heard of her, and probably won't seek out her works of fiction, but I enjoyed her style and found it to be a fast read. I'm wondering, though, if people who are already familiar with her might be more interested in her own story than someone who has never heard of her prior to this book? I say that because I feel like she presents herself as someone you should already be familiar with, but not in an arrogant way.
Overall: interesting, fast, makes me want to know more about where I came from, but not something I would read over and over again or necessarily recommend to everyone.