A review by nicoleisalwaysreading
The Autobiography of My Mother by Jamaica Kincaid

challenging dark reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

vivid and complex with extremely poignant connections between self and nation, inward and outward expressions of identity. would absolutely love to discuss this in a seminar format but unfortunately it’s just me all alone right now in complete awe at Jamaica Kincaid’s mind!
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