This review of Nalo Hopkinson’s Midnight Robber examines some of the key ways in which this novel has stolen our hearts and remains relevant in its weavings more than 20 years after publication.
Often, it is those pillars that should keep us on track that steer us off course - love, family, community. This week, we read Gabrielle's take on Tamika Gibson's ‘Off Track’ - an exploration of the lives of two young Caribbean track stars - on and off the track.
I gave it 3.5 stars but I really also kinda want it to be a 4-star book? Just wasn't quite there for me yet despite the somewhat gushy review. All in all, it was a solid debut and I cannot wait to see what N.G. Peltier does next.
