A review by jenmachin_
The Lonely Londoners by Sam Selvon

challenging emotional reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.25

Really liked the perspective into the wind rush generation and their experience in post war Britain. However, I found it pretty misogynistic, women are completely objectified and have no voice in the book. There is absolutely no perspective from Caribbean women and their experience. I also felt like it played into racist stereotypes slightly.
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