On Beauty ✨
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“The greatest lie ever told about love is that it sets you free” - Zadie Smith.
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I am surprised that I even finished this novel. The plot was fairly simple which I personally felt wasn’t going anywhere. The characters, however were unique. The details of the family in the novel are so beautifully described and honest. The author talks about two families in crisis, their relationships with those around them and also about marriage. What happens when a black family lives in a white neighbourhood? How do they handle the stares and differences? It’s not everyday that you stumble across a book that’s this refreshing. I had very mixed feelings post reading the novel because the story failed to develop a sense of connection. Though the characters in the book take the medal, the story however could have been executed a little better.
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I would rate it 3.5/5