Twenty-five-year-old, Jamaican British, Queenie Jenkins is coming off a rough breakup with her white boyfriend and struggling to make sense of all areas of her life. She ends up in a downward spiral, with many questionable decisions both personal and professional, as she she attempts to figure out who she is and what she should be doing.
I ended up having very mixed feelings about this book. I found Queenie to be equal parts relatable and frustrating and I kept switching between those two feelings the entire book. I appreciated that the book touched on mental health and anxiety, and the importance of seeking help. Especially how it can be more difficult to accept the need for help in some cultures.
I thought there were some story lines/subplots that didn’t get fully fleshed out and felt like they were thrown in as an afterthought. I had seen this book billed as similar to “Bridget Jones’ Diary”, which was definitely misleading as this book was much heavier at times. I know there is lots of love for this book, and I definitely recommend trying it out, but unfortunately it just wasn’t for me.
3/5 stars
I ended up having very mixed feelings about this book. I found Queenie to be equal parts relatable and frustrating and I kept switching between those two feelings the entire book. I appreciated that the book touched on mental health and anxiety, and the importance of seeking help. Especially how it can be more difficult to accept the need for help in some cultures.
I thought there were some story lines/subplots that didn’t get fully fleshed out and felt like they were thrown in as an afterthought. I had seen this book billed as similar to “Bridget Jones’ Diary”, which was definitely misleading as this book was much heavier at times. I know there is lots of love for this book, and I definitely recommend trying it out, but unfortunately it just wasn’t for me.
3/5 stars