Reviews

Girl, Woman, Other by Bernardine Evaristo

emmallush's review

5.0

Can I give this book 100 stars out of 5? Such a beautiful contemporary book, full of ambition and something else I just can’t quite put my finger on... I’ve tried many different definitions in my mind and I can’t seem to place the word. Melancholy without the dejection? Perhaps it’s best left undefined. Evaristo’s showcasing of human connection, interwoven with intersectional feminist theory and critique was masterful and my soul feels pensive, sunny, rainy, all at once. The experiences of the characters in this book are not my own and I can’t pretend to understand them; but I adored the plaiting of the character’s lives, and the deep exploration of each woman/non-binary person as a human in her/their own right.

sbernardin's review

2.0

2.5/5

pippa99's review against another edition

emotional reflective 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

kpeter24's review

5.0

Loved the stream of consciousness feel and diversity of characters

diogojgameiro's review

4.0

The first pages were difficult to get, due to the unconventional writing speech. After some time, the speech actually becomes quite pleasant.
I can understand that the stories are not revolutionary or insightful for someone that feels portrayed on it (women; black women, specifically) or that is looking for a big and loud feminist novel hoarding; but, personally, I felt it was engaging and truthful enough to confront my privilege and revolt my guts, which, in the end, made the reading journey fruitful.

hazellouisa's review against another edition

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

5.0

dionneblokland's review

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective tense medium-paced

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

4.0

milliebelding's review against another edition

emotional hopeful informative inspiring sad 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

4.0

andrea_vr's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring fast-paced

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

4.25

yvonnemh's review

5.0

Loved it from start to finish. Brimming with dynamic characters. No punches pulled. Race, sexuality, gender, self-deception, acceptance and brilliantly intertwined