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Girl, Woman, Other
by Bernardine Evaristo
I found this book very easy to read, but felt it could have been reduced in size (and number of stories involved) by about a quarter. The sheer number of stories, especially when they're all written in such a similar style (minimal punctuation, free form), spread out over nearly 500 pages, felt a little bit stressful to keep abreast of.
Individual chapters are definitely worth re-reading, and all could very happily stand alone.
I loved Evaristo's writing style, and the seamless way in which the narrator's voice blends into direct speech or direct thought. Thought-provoking and engaging. She also has this fantastic knack of leading the reader to sympathise and feel for characters, some of whom I had already prejudged from other characters' stories earlier on in the book.
Super strong on issues of equality and diversity (obviously). While certain characters could certainly be described as militant and aggressive in their activism, Evaristo maintains a profoundly measured and thought-through tone which seems to hold the book together.
She made me feel like she was learning with me about why these issues are so important, and the real difference they make on people's lives.
Individual chapters are definitely worth re-reading, and all could very happily stand alone.
I loved Evaristo's writing style, and the seamless way in which the narrator's voice blends into direct speech or direct thought. Thought-provoking and engaging. She also has this fantastic knack of leading the reader to sympathise and feel for characters, some of whom I had already prejudged from other characters' stories earlier on in the book.
Super strong on issues of equality and diversity (obviously). While certain characters could certainly be described as militant and aggressive in their activism, Evaristo maintains a profoundly measured and thought-through tone which seems to hold the book together.
She made me feel like she was learning with me about why these issues are so important, and the real difference they make on people's lives.