Girl, Woman, Other - Background/Resources (no spoilers)

[Marc]

This thread is to discuss the background and the author, as well as share resources, anecdotes, etc. Let us know if you'll be joining the discussion, if you've read Evaristo before, etc.

BACKGROUND/RESOURCES
Nonspoiler interview where Evaristo talks about her goals for this novel, influences, etc.:
Booker Prize Winner... Is Coming to America

Grove/Atlantic Reader’s Guide

Book that strongly influenced the format/structure of this book: For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow Is Enuf by Ntozake Shange

REVIEWS
- NY Times
- The Guardian
- Washington Post
- New Republic
- Black & Bookish
- London Review of Books

THE AUTHOR
- Evaristo's Website | Biography
- Evaristo on Twitter
- Ahead of Windrush day, Orwell shortlisted writers Evaristo and Amelia Gentleman talk about politics, art and giving a voice to the powerless

OTHER BOOKS BY EVARISTO
- Blonde Roots
- Mr. Loverman
- The Emperor's Babe
- Hello Mum
- Island of Abraham
- Soul Tourists
- Lara

[Hugh]

Thanks Marc. I am not sure whether I will reread but I will certainly try to contribute to the discussion - a book that deserves all the readers it can get and a far better Booker winner than The Testaments. I am rather ashamed to say I knew nothing about Evaristo before last year's Booker discussions.

Since reading it I have also read Mr Loverman, The Emperor's Babe and Soul Tourists, and I have a copy of Blonde Roots on the to-read shelf.

[Bretnie]

I'll be joining the discussion, although read it last year which means my memory will be fuzzy!

[Marc]

Like you, Hugh, I had never even heard of Evaristo prior to last year's Booker. You've certainly made up for lost time!

Hopefully, the discussion will stir your memory, Bretnie--glad you'll be joining us.

[Franklinbadger]

Another one here who is sorry to say that she hadn't heard of Evaristo before last year. However, Girl, Woman, Other and Mr Loverman were two of my favourite books of 2019.

[LindaJ^]

Add me to the list of those not having heard of the author prior to reading this book because it was on the Booker longlist. It was a deserving winner. I'm not going to reread but will chime in if I feel I have something coherent to add!

[Emmeline]

I had heard of the author (I read a review of Blonde Roots somewhere) but hadn't read her prior to this one. I found it a very enjoyable book, primarily for its energy. I also really appreciated how she touched on so many dark aspects of racism and sexism and yet it remained in many ways a sunny book.

[Nutmegger]

This is my first time reading Evaristo and it definitely won't be the last. I thoroughly enjoyed her character development and refreshing portrayal of her female characters.

[Pamela]

Finally my reservation of the audiobook came through from my library! I'll be starting today and hope to catch up with the discussions.

[Marc]

Added a new interview to the 1st post above. Timely topics and interview tied in with the book:
Ahead of Windrush day, Orwell shortlisted writers Evaristo and Amelia Gentleman talk about politics, art and giving a voice to the powerless

[Marc]

Came across this character map that captures all the connections: https://twitter.com/BernardineEvari/status/1208313873473966081/photo/1

[Marc]

Looks like the book was chosen for the BBC's "Book at Bedtime" last month--still available for listening (read by Pippa Bennett-Warner) for 10 more days...
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000jmmn