Description
A groundbreaking novel that weaves together the interconnected lives of twelve Black British women across generations, exploring their struggles, triumphs, and unexpected connections. Through a distinctive stream-of-consciousness narrative style, Bernardine Evaristo captures the complexities of identity, race, gender, and belonging as her characters navigate careers, relationships, and the search for authentic self-expression in contemporary Britain. From Amma, a theater director breaking barriers in an industry that once rejected her, to Winsome, Penelope, Shirley, and Ronnie—each voice adds depth and nuance to a collective portrait of Black British womanhood. The novel culminates in an afterparty following the premiere of Amma's play, where multiple perspectives converge in a celebration of resilience and community. Evaristo's innovative form and unflinching examination of race, sexuality, and social convention make this a transformative work of contemporary fiction.
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paperback
Penguin Books, Limited
Published Jan 1, 2019
480 pages
ISBN: 9780241364901
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Details
First Published
2019
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Girl, Woman, Other by Bernardine Evaristo.