A review by katieb1034
The Other Black Girl by Zakiya Dalila Harris

dark informative mysterious reflective tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

This is the most 2021 book I've ever read. The writing is more concerned with being cleverly referential than earnest, and I wasn't very fond of the introduction of sci-fi elements (although that's just my own personal preference).
I usually admire writers who aren't afraid of an unhappy ending, but because the central conflict wasn't very well developed, the ending just felt more anti-climactic than resonant and meaningful.


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