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A review by tma9876
Token Black Girl by Danielle Prescod
3.0
A part of me wishes I had read reviews before starting this book. They're quite mixed with people either loving or hating it. I fell in the middle.
I admire the author's ability to own up to her past mistakes and speak candidly about her behavior and motivation. The book gave me an appreciation for situations and experiences I haven't been exposed to but also had relatable content.
That said, the majority of the book is a collection of anecdotes and specific scenarios. I kept finding myself feeling like the author presented herself as an unlikable character. I wish there had been more emphasis throughout the book on her takeaways and learning experiences - what she would do differently, but eventually she did redeem it by the end.
I admire the author's ability to own up to her past mistakes and speak candidly about her behavior and motivation. The book gave me an appreciation for situations and experiences I haven't been exposed to but also had relatable content.
That said, the majority of the book is a collection of anecdotes and specific scenarios. I kept finding myself feeling like the author presented herself as an unlikable character. I wish there had been more emphasis throughout the book on her takeaways and learning experiences - what she would do differently, but eventually she did redeem it by the end.