WOMAN, GIRL, OTHER by Bernardine Evaristo
What makes it a must-read?
Fascinating. Deeply moving. Beautifully written. Definitely one of my favorites of 2024! A feminist queer anti-racist fiction novel that carries you through the lives of twelve unique main characters, all intertwining in surprising ways. I have been reading non-fiction for so long, but Bernardine Evaristo succeeded in proving to me how fiction can convey vibrant and authentic perspectives, by strong, independent, and inspiring characters while exploring as many topics as class, race, sexuality, gender, abuse, and Britain’s postcolonial history. If you ever struggled to understand the concept of intersectionality, this book is for you.