RaveBooklistRacist behavior in the workplace, white colleagues’ awkward attempts to pretend it doesn’t exist, and the exhaustion of being Black in white spaces are all encapsulated in a pitch-perfect way by Harris, whose introspective Nella will stay with readers ... this compelling debut thriller will be in demand; a must for public libraries.
Caz Frear
PositiveBooklistFrear has fashioned a remarkably rich and sympathetic character in Cat, and her portrayal of dysfunctional families, especially their mix of world-weary dialogue interspersed with cutting comments, is cringingly realistic ... it will also work as a way of keeping Tana French fans happy while waiting for French’s next book.