A review by lilanye
In the Country of Others by Leïla Slimani

slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

1.0

I did not like this book one bit. The narrative structure is uneven, descriptions often rambling and uninteresting, characters flat.

But my biggest problem with this book is its blatant racism. It is riddled with racist stereotypes. I saw someone describe it as ”French colonial propaganda” and I wholeheartedly agree with this statement. Ick.

I cannot recommend this book to anyone.
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