A review by dani_1405
Small Island by Andrea Levy

emotional reflective tense 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

3.5

I think the way that the 4 perspectives are used in this novel is incredibly clever on Levy’s part, especially considering that they consisted of a White man and woman and a Black man and woman. I also found the way that all of their stories intertwine fascinating and also the way that the connections are built is really well done. Definitely a difficult read as obviously due to the time period racism is highly prevalent in this novel and plays a role in the story, but nonetheless I think the book provides these 4 different perspectives and 2 different experiences of racism which generates a discussion within the novel. I also think that this book also provides an interesting range of experiences of WW2 and the impact it had on the lives of so many people.