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Beginning the book, I remained unsure of whether or not it would have the ability to draw me in. Queenie was a character I did find challenging to stick to at first, her personality I found to be a bit irritating and self-deprecating constantly- Queenie is a very complicated and complex woman living in the UK who is experiencing traumatic changes in her life after the other. The synopsis was without a doubt enough for me to at least give it a try. WOW! I was left feeling uplifted, though there are issues I take with the choices characters made, and at times, the writing did feel drawn out and repetitive, I loved my time with this book, a wonderful option to get me out of my slump!

emilycd's review

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challenging emotional funny reflective sad medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

bwadae's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring sad medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

sandysmith's review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective sad medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

I'm gradually adding books I've read in 2021 to give a true reflection of the books I've read since keeping records. This was the first book I read in 2021, and is what kick started my reading journey having put reading on the back burner whilst bringing up the children, previously being an avid reader. Queenie is a black journalist navigating her life. Its about live, race and relationships. She and the other characters are not very likeable. She badly navigates the dating scene. Mysogony and racism make uncomfortable reading. I wanted to shake her to make her come to her senses. After counselling it does get better fo her, but I really disliked some of the characters and situations she found herself in. It's a Bridget Jones type book.

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megkelly79's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful reflective medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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