5 stars
This book was hilarious and I loved it.
Using humor and a plethora of pop culture reference, Robinson discusses various topics with a focus on race and gender. Personally, I thought Robinson’s humor paired well with some of the harsher truths she brings up in the book. Reading about some of the terrible realities of people of color, women, and women of color could easily turn into a dark and depressing book that nobody really wants to face. Yet Robinson’s use of humor helps shed light on these topics, bringing them out into the open with her characteristic hilarity, making the reader laugh along at the ridiculousness of it all while still seeing the problems that need addressing.
This book was funny while still bringing up so many issues that society needs to face in order to better itself. There is also a good mix of serious and not-so-serious points brought up, making the book enjoyable yet still eye-opening in a way that makes the reader really think.
I haven’t been exposed to much of Robinson’s work, but after reading this book, I am definitely going to seek more out.