One of Our Kind: A novel
#1 New York Times bestselling author Nicola Yoon’s daring new work of dystopian horror is a propulsive satire set in an all-Black gated community. For fans of The Sellout and Erasure, with a shocking ending you’ll never see coming, Jodi Picoult calls it "Brilliant, provocative, seminal....Your book club will be discussing this one for DAYS.”
Jasmyn and King Williams move their family to the planned Black utopia of Liberty, California hoping to find a community of like-minded people, a place where their growing family can thrive. King settles in at once, embracing the Liberty ethos, including the luxe wellness center at the top of the hill, which proves to be the heart of the community. But Jasmyn struggles to find her place. She expected to find liberals and social justice activists striving for racial equality, but Liberty residents seem more focused on booking spa treatments and ignoring the world’s troubles.
Jasmyn’s only friends in the community are equally perplexed and frustrated by most residents' outlook. Then Jasmyn discovers a terrible secret about Liberty and its founders. Frustration turns to dread as their loved ones start embracing the Liberty way of life.
Will the truth destroy her world in ways she never could have imagined?
A gripping thriller with wry, razor-sharp social commentary, One of Our Kind explores the ways in which freedom is complicated by the presumptions we make about ourselves and each other.
Jasmyn and King Williams move their family to the planned Black utopia of Liberty, California hoping to find a community of like-minded people, a place where their growing family can thrive. King settles in at once, embracing the Liberty ethos, including the luxe wellness center at the top of the hill, which proves to be the heart of the community. But Jasmyn struggles to find her place. She expected to find liberals and social justice activists striving for racial equality, but Liberty residents seem more focused on booking spa treatments and ignoring the world’s troubles.
Jasmyn’s only friends in the community are equally perplexed and frustrated by most residents' outlook. Then Jasmyn discovers a terrible secret about Liberty and its founders. Frustration turns to dread as their loved ones start embracing the Liberty way of life.
Will the truth destroy her world in ways she never could have imagined?
A gripping thriller with wry, razor-sharp social commentary, One of Our Kind explores the ways in which freedom is complicated by the presumptions we make about ourselves and each other.
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⭐️⭐️⭐️ / 3 stars
I was so excited to read this book. I adored The Sun Is Also a Star and I love the way that Yoon's writing flows. Unfortunately, I realized pretty quickly that this book wasn't going to be like that for me.
I felt an uncomfortable sadness while reading One of Our Kind, rather than the thrilling suspense that was alluded to in the blurb.
It was difficult reading a book that felt like it was saying black people can only be defined by the oppression or assimilation that they live or experience. The main character's extremely harsh judgemental personality was also hard to stomach. It was also kind of jarring and added to the uncomfortable feeling knowing that this was written by a woman of color. I really don't know how to feel about this book, or how I should feel if I am completely missing the author's intended meaning. So because of that I have gone with a middle ground, three star rating.
While this Yoon title seems like a miss for me, I will continue reading her other works because I have enjoyed her writing in the past.
The audio narration was nicely done. Thanks to the Libro.fm Librarian ALC program and Random House Audio for this complimentary Audiobook Listening Copy, along with Penguin Random House for the signed ARC.
I was so excited to read this book. I adored The Sun Is Also a Star and I love the way that Yoon's writing flows. Unfortunately, I realized pretty quickly that this book wasn't going to be like that for me.
I felt an uncomfortable sadness while reading One of Our Kind, rather than the thrilling suspense that was alluded to in the blurb.
It was difficult reading a book that felt like it was saying black people can only be defined by the oppression or assimilation that they live or experience. The main character's extremely harsh judgemental personality was also hard to stomach. It was also kind of jarring and added to the uncomfortable feeling knowing that this was written by a woman of color. I really don't know how to feel about this book, or how I should feel if I am completely missing the author's intended meaning. So because of that I have gone with a middle ground, three star rating.
While this Yoon title seems like a miss for me, I will continue reading her other works because I have enjoyed her writing in the past.
The audio narration was nicely done. Thanks to the Libro.fm Librarian ALC program and Random House Audio for this complimentary Audiobook Listening Copy, along with Penguin Random House for the signed ARC.
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