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Pretty good translation of a Belgian book about four prostitutes, most from Nigeria. The book moves between flashbacks of how they ended up in the profession and the present-day. The ending is bleak, but with a glimmer of hope. Ok, I like revenge, in whatever format, even one as diluted as this, because these women deserve some sort of justice.
There were a few references I couldn't understand: Black Sisters Street is an actual location but named after nuns, not black women. As well, is there a c ...more
There were a few references I couldn't understand: Black Sisters Street is an actual location but named after nuns, not black women. As well, is there a c ...more
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