Girl, Woman, Other by Bernardine Evaristo

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“Girl, Woman, Other” is a novel by British author Bernardine Evaristo, published in 2019. The book won the Booker Prize in the same year, sharing the award with Margaret Atwood’s “The Testaments.”

The novel is a polyphonic narrative that follows the interconnected lives of twelve characters, mostly black British women, across different generations, backgrounds, and walks of life. Through a series of interconnected stories, Evaristo explores themes of race, gender, sexuality, identity, and belonging in contemporary Britain.

Each chapter focuses on a different character, offering a unique perspective on their experiences, struggles, and aspirations. From Amma, a radical feminist playwright, to Carole, a successful banker with a hidden past, to Shirley, a schoolteacher reflecting on her life choices, the characters in “Girl, Woman, Other” come from diverse backgrounds and have their own distinct voices and journeys.

Evaristo’s novel is celebrated for its innovative narrative structure, lyrical prose, and vivid portrayal of the complexities of modern British society. “Girl, Woman, Other” is a powerful and timely exploration of intersectional identities and the richness of human experience.