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Assembly by Natasha Brown
ASSEMBLY by NATASHA BROWN
What a beautifully lyrical book. Brown is writing about racism in the U.K. workplace and among well-meaning ‘liberals’ with a touch of poetry and a lot of emotion.
Books written by millennials are always particularly poignant for me because I feel that sense of connection that comes from living through same the historical events.
Brown was able to articulate clearly the legacy of racism that this country leaves behind (and in front) in ways that others over complicate. She explored the idea that Black Britains were paying taxes that went towards reparations for slave owners - a prospect that is so sickening, one can hardly believe it’s true.
The plot (who needs a plot anyway?) was centred around the protagonist’s boyfriend’s parents’ imminent anniversary party in their grand mansion in the countryside. In the build up to this party, Brown explores the protagonist’s life so far and the decisions she has made (or not made) that led to this point. And there are always choices to be made…
Loved this. Thought it was brilliant. Thanks to @bookwormellie for hyping it and reminding me to read it.
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What a beautifully lyrical book. Brown is writing about racism in the U.K. workplace and among well-meaning ‘liberals’ with a touch of poetry and a lot of emotion.
Books written by millennials are always particularly poignant for me because I feel that sense of connection that comes from living through same the historical events.
Brown was able to articulate clearly the legacy of racism that this country leaves behind (and in front) in ways that others over complicate. She explored the idea that Black Britains were paying taxes that went towards reparations for slave owners - a prospect that is so sickening, one can hardly believe it’s true.
The plot (who needs a plot anyway?) was centred around the protagonist’s boyfriend’s parents’ imminent anniversary party in their grand mansion in the countryside. In the build up to this party, Brown explores the protagonist’s life so far and the decisions she has made (or not made) that led to this point. And there are always choices to be made…
Loved this. Thought it was brilliant. Thanks to @bookwormellie for hyping it and reminding me to read it.
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