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How to Say Babylon by Safiya Sinclair
dark
emotional
medium-paced
3.75
It took me a while to get into this book, largely due to its lyrical style—which makes sense, given that the author is a poet.
I found it incredibly informative about Jamaican history and the Rastafarian movement, offering insights I hadn’t encountered before. While the abuse the author endured as a child and young adult was difficult to read about, her story of resilience and self-determination is inspiring.
Graphic: Child abuse, Physical abuse, and Violence
Moderate: Misogyny and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Bullying, Infertility, Infidelity, Racism, Slavery, and Pregnancy