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A review by owlliecat
In Every Mirror She's Black by Lọlá Ákínmádé Åkerström
emotional
informative
sad
slow-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
4.0
Three women of color with very different careers, all somehow intertwined with a white man.
The perspective of what life is like for black women in predominantly white northern countries was a much needed read. All 3 women faced some sort of sad ending, leaving the discussion open for how POC are still treated in today's world.
The perspective of what life is like for black women in predominantly white northern countries was a much needed read. All 3 women faced some sort of sad ending, leaving the discussion open for how POC are still treated in today's world.
Graphic: Racism and Suicide
Moderate: Cancer and Sexual harassment