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readmemarie's review against another edition
4.0
Full review also posted on my blog: https://lotsoflivres.com/2017/10/01/the-good-immigrant-edited-by-nikesh-shukla-mini-book-review/
"To be an immigrant, good or bad, is about straddling two homes, whilst knowing you don't really belong to either"
I've been meaning to read The Good Immigrant ever since it was released last year, especially after seeing the fantastic reviews which highlight how important this book is. When I requested it from my local library, I was 5th on the list (and usually you don't have to wait at all!) and I think this only reiterates how relevant and vital this book has become.
The Good Immigrant is a collection of 21 short essays by various BAME voices on their experiences of growing up as a minority and the effect this has had on their lives. Every single essay spoke to me on a different level and raised various experiences of what it's like to live in Britain, when you are treated differently, just because of your race, ethnicity etc. Some essays were funny, others were heartbreaking, but they all equally added something unique to this collection
This collection is so important to read and I can't recommend it enough. For me, I found it very eye opening, especially in regard to issues that I haven't necessarily thought about or considered before. This would make a fantastic addition to school libraries, but I think it's important for everyone to read - no matter your age. The Good Immigrant couldn't be more relevant. Definitely one of my favourite anthologies of all time!
"To be an immigrant, good or bad, is about straddling two homes, whilst knowing you don't really belong to either"
I've been meaning to read The Good Immigrant ever since it was released last year, especially after seeing the fantastic reviews which highlight how important this book is. When I requested it from my local library, I was 5th on the list (and usually you don't have to wait at all!) and I think this only reiterates how relevant and vital this book has become.
The Good Immigrant is a collection of 21 short essays by various BAME voices on their experiences of growing up as a minority and the effect this has had on their lives. Every single essay spoke to me on a different level and raised various experiences of what it's like to live in Britain, when you are treated differently, just because of your race, ethnicity etc. Some essays were funny, others were heartbreaking, but they all equally added something unique to this collection
This collection is so important to read and I can't recommend it enough. For me, I found it very eye opening, especially in regard to issues that I haven't necessarily thought about or considered before. This would make a fantastic addition to school libraries, but I think it's important for everyone to read - no matter your age. The Good Immigrant couldn't be more relevant. Definitely one of my favourite anthologies of all time!
rosiefpb's review against another edition
4.0
Very interesting portrayal of lots of different racial minorities experiences in Britain today. Some of the essays/stories were more engaging than others, some were funny and some were sad but I think all were important.
snow_phie's review against another edition
4.0
Essential read. 4.5 as the essays are uneven, with some near forgettable and others that fundamentally alter the way you see the world.
abhireadingnotes's review against another edition
3.0
A thought provoking collection of essays on the immigrant experience in the United Kingdom. There are a variety of voices and experiences represented in this collection. It includes people from different backgrounds talking about the challenges they faced being an immigrant in another country.
kristhea's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
4.5
pastelplanet's review against another edition
It's been like 2 years, I'm not going to finish this book 😅