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Girl, Woman, Other
by Bernardine Evaristo
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Wow. This is a great book.
I wasn’t sure about the structure at first but by the time I was starting Dominique’s section I was hooked on the web of storylines. This story is pockets and moments in people’s lives and because of this structure, it builds a layer of reality to the characters that I haven’t experienced in a long time.
I was reminded of the old theory about three degrees of separation. The interconnectedness of humanity. I didn’t agree or love all the characters but that was sort of the point, how we see ourselves versus each other. The powerful, complex, flawed nature of these 12 characters shows a very honest, very real mirror on what being a girl, women, other is about, in all its messy ways.
I am so lucky to have listened to this story.
I wasn’t sure about the structure at first but by the time I was starting Dominique’s section I was hooked on the web of storylines. This story is pockets and moments in people’s lives and because of this structure, it builds a layer of reality to the characters that I haven’t experienced in a long time.
I was reminded of the old theory about three degrees of separation. The interconnectedness of humanity. I didn’t agree or love all the characters but that was sort of the point, how we see ourselves versus each other. The powerful, complex, flawed nature of these 12 characters shows a very honest, very real mirror on what being a girl, women, other is about, in all its messy ways.
I am so lucky to have listened to this story.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexual content
Moderate: Sexism, Sexual violence, Suicide, Transphobia, Violence, Xenophobia, War, Classism
Minor: Addiction, Alcoholism, Biphobia, Body shaming, Cancer, Child abuse, Blood, Alcohol