63 pages 2 hours read

Safiya Sinclair

How to Say Babylon: A Memoir

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2023

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Reviews & Readership

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Safiya Sinclair's How to Say Babylon has been widely praised for its lyrical prose and profound exploration of identity and familial ties. Reviewers commend Sinclair's evocative storytelling and rich cultural insights, though some find its narrative pacing uneven. Overall, the memoir's emotional depth and poetic voice resonate strongly with readers.

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Who Should Read How to Say Babylon?

Readers who relish the lyrical prose and cultural exploration of Jeanette Winterson's Why Be Happy When You Could Be Normal? or the vivid, poignant storytelling of Edwidge Danticat's Breath, Eyes, Memory will be captivated by Safiya Sinclair's How to Say Babylon, which delves into themes of identity, resilience, and self-discovery against a rich Jamaican backdrop.

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Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Themes
Relationships: Family
Topics
Religion / Spirituality
Women's Studies (Nonfiction)
Gender / Feminism
Genre
Afro-Caribbean Literature
Biography