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last updated Jan 31, 2020 09:30PM
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3.5 (also v close to 4). Listened.
This book reminded me a lot of Steph Cha's book in that it uses genre to explore more complex/weighty issues. I enjoyed Amira's voice and getting to know her. ...more
This book reminded me a lot of Steph Cha's book in that it uses genre to explore more complex/weighty issues. I enjoyed Amira's voice and getting to know her. ...more
I didn't think I'd like this book about a Black nanny to a White child, yawn, but I did. I liked the way the characters were written, even the ones I didn't like: Alix/Alex, Tamra. They rang true to my experiences with similar women. I also liked and appreciated the last 2 chapters--very realistic. When I read that the author, Reid—had spent six years caring for the children of well off New Yorkers, so I felt comfortable with her characterizations. Alex/Alix was in my opinion emotionally unwell.
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From start to finish this book is a whole experience.
Kiley Reid’s knack for characterization is remarkable. I felt like I knew these characters, their mannerisms, their voices, and their personalities. Often, when an author describes the face a character makes, I have a general, vague idea of what it would look like. But when Reid describes a character, I feel like I can see her in my mind.
In this story, Reid shows various sides of a major drama and took a toll of the lives of those involved w ...more
Kiley Reid’s knack for characterization is remarkable. I felt like I knew these characters, their mannerisms, their voices, and their personalities. Often, when an author describes the face a character makes, I have a general, vague idea of what it would look like. But when Reid describes a character, I feel like I can see her in my mind.
In this story, Reid shows various sides of a major drama and took a toll of the lives of those involved w ...more
Amazing.
Feb 04, 2020
Kristen
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