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A review by amckiereads
The Heart Does Not Bend by Makeda Silvera
4.0
A beautiful generational novel that follows Molly and her family, as she grows up with her grandmother in Jamaica, they move to Canada and live with her mother, and then as she has a child and grandchild herself. The novel explores family dynamics, the responsibility we feel and take on for families, and what that means for how we live our lives. It also explores the immigrant experience in Canada and post-colonial life in Jamaica.
Through a side character and Molly herself, we also see the ways in which religion and prejudice affect the lives of those who embrace queer sexuality. We see the different ways that individuals choose to reconcile family responsibilities and prejudices with their authentic selves and loves.
Really great novel.
Through a side character and Molly herself, we also see the ways in which religion and prejudice affect the lives of those who embrace queer sexuality. We see the different ways that individuals choose to reconcile family responsibilities and prejudices with their authentic selves and loves.
Really great novel.