Winner of the Booker Prize, Girl, Woman, Other follows twelve interconnected characters—mostly Black British women—whose lives span generations and geographies. Through poetic prose and experimental structure, Evaristo explores identity, gender, race, class, and sexuality in modern Britain. Each narrative stands alone while contributing to a larger tapestry of shared struggles, joys, and legacies. With empathy and nuance, the novel challenges stereotypes and celebrates multiplicity, offering a rich, panoramic portrait of what it means to be “other” in a changing world.
About Bernardine Evaristo
A British author and academic, who won the Booker Prize for her novel, Girl, Woman, Other. Her work often employs experimental narrative forms and explores themes of identity, race, gender, and Black British experience across different historical periods. Evaristo's innovative storytelling and vibrant characters offer a multifaceted and powerful portrayal of contemporary society.
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