A review by amandaquotidianbooks
Fruit of the Lemon by Andrea Levy

challenging medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

An interesting look at the racism, specifically micro-aggressions, in 1970s England. Unfortunately, the book failed to spend time on the main character’s thoughts and emotions. Instead, it was a very distanced narrative with no main plot or resolution.
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