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A review by megansoetaert
How to Say Babylon by Safiya Sinclair
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
4.75
How to Say Babylon is a beautiful poet’s memoir about girlhood/womanhood, parental relationships, and finding yourself growing up in Jamaica and in a strict Rastafari family.
You can tell how much reflection Sinclair has done on her life—and how much she has worked through to be able to write this memoir. Her writing is lyrical and beautiful even when discussing topics like abuse and fear. I also really appreciated how she wove in the history and (varied) customs of Rastafari and Jamaica as a whole.
So glad the world gets to bask in her work—going straight to the library to check out her poetry collection!!
Thank you to Safiya Sinclair, Simon & Schuster, and NetGalley for the eARC. make sure to read this memoir when it comes out on August 29, 2023!!
You can tell how much reflection Sinclair has done on her life—and how much she has worked through to be able to write this memoir. Her writing is lyrical and beautiful even when discussing topics like abuse and fear. I also really appreciated how she wove in the history and (varied) customs of Rastafari and Jamaica as a whole.
So glad the world gets to bask in her work—going straight to the library to check out her poetry collection!!
Thank you to Safiya Sinclair, Simon & Schuster, and NetGalley for the eARC. make sure to read this memoir when it comes out on August 29, 2023!!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Physical abuse, Emotional abuse, and Religious bigotry
Moderate: Racism