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Irena asked this question about The Flatshare:
I am confused about Leon. Author mentioned his dark brown skin but then implies he is Irish. Is Leon black?
Joey Hi Irene - I think Leon is either black, brown or mixed race. As Aesha said before, that wouldn't stop him from being Irish. In the scene where the pi…moreHi Irene - I think Leon is either black, brown or mixed race. As Aesha said before, that wouldn't stop him from being Irish. In the scene where the pictures of him as a 'model' are published in the Daily Mail, Tiffy mentions that there are racist comments underneath. I was a little confused, because him being described as 'light brown' didn't immediately lead me to think he was a person of colour. (I'm 'brown' myself, being a Brit of Indian origin).(less)
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The Flatshare
by Beth O'Leary (Goodreads Author)
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