I started reading The Other Black Girl by Zakiya Dalilan Harris (2021). The prologue opens in 1983, so I am curious how that relates to the current action in the book set to 2018. Good lead in hook. Engaging opening. Suspenseful. Things to follow: the symbolism in Black hair.
Part I: Goes with the title. Building anticipation for the other Black girl. In society the other Black girl in predominately White spaces is a major theme in Black girls’ and women’s lives. Things to follow: “Very Specific People” – who are they?
Protagonist: Nella
Chapter 2 – I hear Jordan Peele soundtrack in anticipation lol. I get creepy vibes from the back cover summary and the opening quote about how Black history is horror. Things to follow: Black Female Experiences
Stay tuned! Join me in reading books by Black authors!
–Ceci
Writer, Educator, Editor, & Avid Book Lover