Riot Baby

Very much capturing the current zeitgeist, Riot Baby is the story of racial discrimination in a near future dystopia with superpowers. It makes for at times deeply uncomfortable reading, but I have no doubt that it accurately captures the real experiences of those who are discriminated against. This is powerfully written with a well crafted prose and I can see why it has garnered a fair amount of praise.

This was a jarring read for me as it takes me well away from my comfort zone. I can really respect the way it challenges people, and I certainly found it challenging. I am glad I read it, but it is not something I will be rushing back to read. It takes a powerful message in an interesting way, but it was just a bit too far outside my comfort zone for me to truly enjoy