In 'Girl, Woman, Other', Bernardine Evaristo weaves together the lives of twelve characters, predominantly women of black British heritage, exploring their interconnected stories across decades. Each character offers a unique perspective on identity, race, sexuality, and the struggles of modern life. From an aspiring playwright to a single mother, the narratives reveal the complexities and richness of their experiences. As these women navigate love, loss, and friendship, their journeys collide in unexpected and profound ways. This vibrant tapestry of voices invites readers to reflect on what it means to be a woman today.
By Bernardine Evaristo
Published: 2019
"We are the stories we tell, shaped by love, loss, and the endless search for belonging."
With her historic Booker win, Bernardine Evaristo is the author everyone is talking about. The standout book of 2019, Girl, Woman, Other is the number book you need to read this year. WINNER OF THE BOOKER PRIZE 2019 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER This is Britain as you've never read it. This is Britain as it has never been told. From Newcastle to Cornwall, from the birth of the twentieth century to the teens of the twenty-first, Girl Woman Other follows a cast of twelve characters on their personal journeys through this country and the last hundred years. They're each looking for something - a shared past, an unexpected future, a place to call home, somewhere to fit in, a lover, a missed mother, a lost father, even just a touch of hope . . . 'Masterful . . . A choral love song to black womanhood in modern Great Britain' Elle 'Exceptional. Ambitious, flowing and all-encompassing, an offbeat narrative that'll leave your mind in an invigorated whirl... [It] unites poetry, social history, women's voices and beyond. You have to order it right now' Stylist 'Bernardine Evaristo can take any story from any time and turn it into something vibrating with life' Ali Smith, author of How to be both 'Sparkling, inventive' Sunday Times 'Funny, sad, tender and true, deserves to win awards' Red 'Brims with vitality' Financial Times SHORTLISTED FOR THE GORDON BURN PRIZE 2019
Bernardine Evaristo is a British author and poet, celebrated for her innovative storytelling and exploration of identity, race, and gender. She is best known for her novel 'Girl, Woman, Other,' which won the 2019 Booker Prize, making her the first Black woman to receive the prestigious award. Evaristo's other notable works include 'Mr. Loverman,' 'Lara,' and 'The Emperor's Babe.' Her writing often blends fiction and poetry, employing a vibrant, lyrical style that reflects the complexities of contemporary life. Evaristo's contributions to literature have established her as a prominent voice in modern literature.
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“We are the stories we tell, shaped by love, loss, and the endless search for belonging.”
Girl, Woman, Other
By Bernardine Evaristo
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