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The Shameless Book Club

Review: Girl, Woman, Other

Jun 27, 2023
43:47

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  • 'Girl, Woman, Other' by Bernardine Evaristo is a powerful and raw portrayal of Black womanhood in Britain, challenging stereotypes and expanding perspectives.
  • The novel adopts a fluid and experimental writing style, breaking traditional syntax and conventions, allowing the characters' voices to flow freely.

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Overview of 'Girl, Woman, Other'

Girl, Woman, Other is a novel that explores the lives of 12 diverse Black British women. Each chapter focuses on a different character, including a playwright, an executive, a teacher, a 93-year-old, and more. The novel delves into the complexities of their lives, shedding light on the loves, losses, and struggles faced by Black British women. It challenges stereotypes and expands perspectives, offering a powerful and raw portrayal of womanhood. The author, Bernardine Everisto, adopts a fluid and experimental writing style, breaking traditional syntax and conventions, allowing the characters' voices to flow freely.

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