A review by jaclyn_sixminutesforme
Beyond Babylon by Igiaba Scego

3.0

I was really moved by the various perspectives in BEYOND BABYLON - the trauma of conflict, immigration, social and cultural expectations of women and women’s bodies... I feel like this book did so much and from multiple (mostly female) perspectives too! Admittedly there were moments midway through the novel that I felt a little lost amongst these perspectives as they continued to alternate (particularly the two half-sisters), though I did feel like this eased and they came together more as the narrative tapered. That said, this was a literary joy to read, full of gorgeous prose and explorations of identity at the intersections of so many of the narratives themes. Well worth a read particularly if you’re planning your TBR for August and #womenintranslation month. Many thanks to @two_lines_press for sending a copy my way to review.