In Every Mirror She's Black by Lola Akinmade Åkerström

In Every Mirror She's Black

Lola Akinmade Åkerström

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432 pages | first published 2021

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An arresting debut for anyone looking for insight into what it means to be a Black woman in the world.Three Black women are linked in unexpected ways to the same influential white man in Stockholm as they build their new lives in the most open soc...
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Summary of 768 reviews

Moods

emotional 75%
reflective 57%
sad 52%
challenging 49%
dark 29%
tense 29%
informative 14%
adventurous 7%
hopeful 6%
mysterious 6%
inspiring 4%
funny 2%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 17%
fast 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 71% | A mix: 23% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 49% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 13%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 52% | Yes: 30% | No: 17%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 97% | It's complicated: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 10%

Average rating

3.7

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