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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?
Shahira8826 You can be Black *and* Irish.
Leon is described as having dark brown skin, dark eyes, and curly black hair.
His modeling photos on the internet receive …moreYou can be Black *and* Irish.
Leon is described as having dark brown skin, dark eyes, and curly black hair.
His modeling photos on the internet receive racist comments.
He remarks how his brother is not being judged fairly because the judges are all middle-aged *white* men.
How can you still be confused about whether he's Black or not? I'd say the author makes it abundantly clear.(less)
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The Flatshare
by Beth O'Leary (Goodreads Author)
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