This was a super interesting exploration of what life is like for black people in China. There was so much I just didn’t know about!

I enjoyed how personal observation was mixed in with first hand accounts from interviews, often with facts and statistics then used to either back these claims up or challenge them. It added personality to this non-fiction, a genre that can feel a little dry.

There were lots of interesting people interviewed throughout this and many I’d love to know more about!

Enlightening; this book really draws attention to the experiences of black people in China. It explores the racism prevalent in both sides and Saro-Wiwa uses her own experiences and observations to cut through this and provide a more balanced point of view.

Really interesting and definitely worth a read. Thank you Canongate for the advance copy in return for an honest review.