anjamichelle's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
informative
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
dorothy_gale's review against another edition
3.0
PROBABLY BETTER THAN MY 3★. I'm not really good with the short story and/or essay format. Other reviewers said the 12 characters' stories all flowed but that was not my experience. However, I did have a few possible hindrances: (1) this book may have been better on paper rather than audio, (2) I just came off a very heavy book on race in America so the switch to Britain was a bit jarring, and (3) I was in a rush to finish the book last night to meet my book goal for the year. Sorry Bernardine!
As of now, it has a 4.36-star average by 157,024 peeps, so I say go for it! Do the paper version, and take your time.
As of now, it has a 4.36-star average by 157,024 peeps, so I say go for it! Do the paper version, and take your time.
jminaprisc's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism and Rape
shukriabdullah's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
afiohara's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
eilidhcan's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism and Rape
claresa's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
reflective
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
tifflovesfandoms22's review against another edition
5.0
Prince Henry read this in the movie adaptation of RWRB. Of course, he must have had good taste in feminist literature. Jokes aside, this was a partially bittersweet, partially enlightening, but wholeheartedly powerful gender study. Evaristo's words are lyrical. Kept me reading all day!
enish's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
martynahanna's review against another edition
5.0
FLOORED BY THIS. An exquisite piece of work. Where do I even begin to make sense of its greatness? Can't wait to share it with non-Londoners, and get their impressions.