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A review by queendbw
Brown Girl in the Ring by Nalo Hopkinson
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Book #15 of 2023. Brown Girl in the Ring by Nalo Hopkinson.
This is my first novel by this author and I really look forward to seeing what else she has published!
The story is set in 21st century Toronto. The city is in ruins due to economic decline and all with the means to do so have left the city and live in the suburbs. Ti-Jeanne is a new mom - young and single. When she realized she was pregnant, she left her drug-addicted boyfriend and went back home to her grandmother. Shortly after their son is born, however, Tony finds himself trapped in an organ-stealing scheme. He turns to Ti-Jeanne and Mami to help him elude the gang he’s involved with so he can skip town. The plot fails and much messiness (great and interesting messiness) ensues. I loved the distinct Caribbean voice and culture that was evident throughout the story. The narration was superb. I give it 4/5.
#readsof2023 #audiobookreader #literacy #readingisfundamental
This is my first novel by this author and I really look forward to seeing what else she has published!
The story is set in 21st century Toronto. The city is in ruins due to economic decline and all with the means to do so have left the city and live in the suburbs. Ti-Jeanne is a new mom - young and single. When she realized she was pregnant, she left her drug-addicted boyfriend and went back home to her grandmother. Shortly after their son is born, however, Tony finds himself trapped in an organ-stealing scheme. He turns to Ti-Jeanne and Mami to help him elude the gang he’s involved with so he can skip town. The plot fails and much messiness (great and interesting messiness) ensues. I loved the distinct Caribbean voice and culture that was evident throughout the story. The narration was superb. I give it 4/5.
#readsof2023 #audiobookreader #literacy #readingisfundamental