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A review by thatothernigeriangirl
Pleasantview by Celeste Mohammed
funny
informative
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
This was such a well-written collection. I generally love intertwined short stories but this collection gave me a whole new experience of it! So well-crafted!
I love how it feels like each new stories layers perfectly on the other, without compromising on its own individuality. I got introduced to new characters, while gaining closure on characters from previous stories.
And the languages! My God! I’m not from Trinidad and Tobago but I imagine that the myriad of language/styles in this collection reflects how diverse the culture of the country is. My Spanish is not very good but with the context Mohammed provides, I was able to understand the Spanish sprinkled in the book. My own knowledge of pidgin English made it easy to get into the rhythm of the Trinidadian creole. All in all, a sweet experiences
I love how it feels like each new stories layers perfectly on the other, without compromising on its own individuality. I got introduced to new characters, while gaining closure on characters from previous stories.
And the languages! My God! I’m not from Trinidad and Tobago but I imagine that the myriad of language/styles in this collection reflects how diverse the culture of the country is. My Spanish is not very good but with the context Mohammed provides, I was able to understand the Spanish sprinkled in the book. My own knowledge of pidgin English made it easy to get into the rhythm of the Trinidadian creole. All in all, a sweet experiences