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I have to admit that (aside from Pushkin) I've read very few books by non-white people. This is definitely my first one that actively centers black characters and their experiences.
It's not an easy read linguistically nor emotionally.
I think most already know that the book deals with racism, misogyny/mysogynoir, violence, internalized homophobia. It's very raw.
I'm hesitant to criticize such a great work but there's some ableist language and in generally some unexamined ableism. Also, the binaris ...more
It's not an easy read linguistically nor emotionally.
I think most already know that the book deals with racism, misogyny/mysogynoir, violence, internalized homophobia. It's very raw.
I'm hesitant to criticize such a great work but there's some ableist language and in generally some unexamined ableism. Also, the binaris ...more
Jan 01, 2012
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