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A review by anastasia_okodure
Queenie by Candice Carty-Williams
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
To characterise the protagonist, Queenie, as a ‘black 21st century Bridget Jones’ would be a misnomer, as Queenie defies the ‘frazzled English woman’ stereotype. A story about a young black woman trying to navigate modern day (but pre-Covid) gentrified Brixton, facing challenges related to heartbreak, identity, trauma, mental health, and life generally going from bad to worse. Queenie’s is a story of inner strength, proof that there is always light at the end of the tunnel.
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Infidelity and Sexual assault
Minor: Eating disorder, Miscarriage, and Sexism