A review by nicolaparty
In Every Mirror She's Black by Lọlá Ákínmádé Åkerström

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

4.0

I really enjoyed this, but I was unsettled by the fact that one of the main characters
(the villain of the piece, whose special interest was black women!)
was coded as autistic, in a way that appeared to draw on stereotypes rather than actual engagement with or deep understanding of autism. It felt like poor representation that was also an unnecessary addition to the story. Otherwise, great character development, and an extemely compelling story, with the lives of three very different people described beautifully. Heartbreaking and engaging and beautiful.
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