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Interesting dialect, post apocalypse or anyway post-collapse Toronto. A bad man and his mistreated woman, repeated generationally until the end player takes up the challenge to break the cycle. I really tried to enjoy reading this work but the sheer level of well-plotted gore was off-putting. There simply wasn't enough character in each key character to hold interest in the grisly, simplistic plot. I could envision the characters splayed across the action grid so the key points could be achieved, but never managed to find enough points of commonality with any of them to connect, empathize, or even sympathize with any of them. A nasty bunch of thugs existing in a cesspool of humanity stirred with voudou symbolism and the personalities of the after world that the spiritual practice recognizes. Really, a bunch of gods rush in to save the day? If not for the dialect an entirely forgettable and tiresome read, much hullabaloo about not much here.


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Brown Girl in the Ring Nalo Hopkinson Books Reviews

I absolutely loved this book. Every one of the characters popped, the pacing was spot on, and I absolutely loved the magic/religion was based on Voodou. There is nothing about this book I didn't adore!
This book was easy to read, not because the concepts were simple but because the author was so masterful in making large issues of ethics, class and gender so easy to understand. There’s tons of magic and whole heap a badness I appreciate as an Afro-Caribbean person. Great book for anyone interested in a fictional understanding of the Orishas.
I must admit that when I first started this book, it was a little confusing with the multiple characters and names being thrown at me so quickly and with little background on who they were. Also, I'm not a fan of spirits and magic or voodoo- whatever is the most appropriate term. So I had some doubts. However, my doubts disappeared by Chapter 2. The action took off early and kept me hooked for the rest of the journey. The plot was filled with nice twists and surprises, and the Caribbean magic and ceremonies, and spirits that Ti-Jeanne became embroiled with, all added a spicy, authentic flavor to a well-written and thoroughly drawn storyline. Unusual and interesting. I started reading at around 7pm on a Saturday, went to sleep for a few hours and finished the book about 10am Sunday morning. It's been a long time since I finished a book that fast. This was my first Nalo Hopkins read. Very thrilling and refreshingly abnormal author.
Brown Girl in the Ring is not the typical Sci-Fi novel, but it still brings a lot to the table. Besides its modern urban decay setting, this novel also addresses issues like feminism and ethnicity. Brown Girl in the Ring is also an award-winning novel. The book has really changed my perceptions of what Sci-Fi novels can be.
I really enjoyed this novel; Nalo Hopkinson does a great job creating an alien setting in the familiar city of Toronto. I thought I would be lost with all the African mythology since I was not familiar with it. The mix of African mythology and urban decay created a very interesting storyline. After reading Brown Girl in the Ring, I’m interested in reading some of Hopkinson’s other novels.
I would suggest researching African mythology and deities as you read along in the book, I found it helpful to do so. Hopkinson also uses a lot of medical terminology throughout the novel, which gives it a scientific edge. We don’t learn much about our characters, but it’s refreshing to see a novel focus on a female protagonist.
I would definitely recommend Brown Girl in the Ring to other readers, it isn’t a difficult read nor is it a very long book. It’s a novel for anyone, from young women to the old school Sci-fi enthusiast.
My 3rd Nalo book, and I'm pretty set to say that she is one of the best SFF writers. Brown Girl in the Ring felt more like a dystopian/ urban fantasy mash up, but it didn't fail to make me long for the Caribbean. Even with the setting of Toronto, the Caribbean vibes were present. I didn't, however, like the heroine, Ti-Jeanne.
Brown Girl in the Ring by Nalo Hopkinson has a very strong impact on its subject matter. It is a book that shows strength in women and shows how sometimes the man needs to be saved and that women can help each other all on their own. This book combines science fiction and real life Carribean culture into one story to hit many topics that resonate with many different people. The main character is a woman protagonist who fights through fear to save the ones she loves; this idea sticks with other young women that they do not need anyone to save them. The science fiction aspect relates to fans of this genre and gives them something they are interested in and also teaches important messages. Another big impact is the Caribbean culture; people under the Caribbean title will be strongly impacted because it is something we do not see too often that they can relate to and people of non--Caribbean culture may be impacted by learning more about the beliefs of others as I was while reading.

My personal opinion of this book is that it is a great, fairly quick read. This book has something for everyone in it. When I first began reading I was quite skeptical and did not think I would find any pleasure from reading this book but I was soon proved wrong. Before long, I could not put the book down!

Academically, I think this book hits on a lot of hot topics, themes, and genres that could be applied to many different teaching lessons. Female empowerment, culture, science fiction, and the importance of family make up the big parts of this novel, Each of those topics, alone and combined, send powerful messages that could be used in many different teaching opportunities.

I would absolutely recommend this book to any and all people considering it. Hopkinson really wrote this book for a wide audience and I believe it has a lesson to teach everyone. This book is intriguing and will suck you right in before you know it. After beginning, you will not be able to put it down.
Interesting dialect, post apocalypse or anyway post-collapse Toronto. A bad man and his mistreated woman, repeated generationally until the end player takes up the challenge to break the cycle. I really tried to enjoy reading this work but the sheer level of well-plotted gore was off-putting. There simply wasn't enough character in each key character to hold interest in the grisly, simplistic plot. I could envision the characters splayed across the action grid so the key points could be achieved, but never managed to find enough points of commonality with any of them to connect, empathize, or even sympathize with any of them. A nasty bunch of thugs existing in a cesspool of humanity stirred with voudou symbolism and the personalities of the after world that the spiritual practice recognizes. Really, a bunch of gods rush in to save the day? If not for the dialect an entirely forgettable and tiresome read, much hullabaloo about not much here.