We Are Not Like Them: A Novel

Told from alternating perspectives, an evocative and riveting novel about the lifelong bond between two women, one Black and one white, whose friendship is indelibly altered by a tragic event—a powerful and poignant exploration of race in America today and its devastating impact on ordinary lives.
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336 pages

Average rating: 7.68

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Word
May 21, 2023
8/10 stars
This is a wonderful read. I would recommend this book to all book clubs and friends.
Halle
Jan 10, 2023
10/10 stars
Lovedddd this book. Great conversations with the bookclub.
beckyrere86
Dec 17, 2022
8/10 stars
Abrupt ending. But good detail throughout. overall a good read. Would recommend to a friend.
Ebarnes21
Dec 16, 2022
7/10 stars
Kinda predictable but still a good read about how dynamics of friendships can change and heal old wounds.
cc_reads
Mar 16, 2022
9/10 stars
You know there's good writing involved when emotions from the reader are ignited! I actually shed tears, then I chuckled, maybe shed a few more tears, and was able to chuckle some more. It was all so poignant, real, and so relatable. The family history, relationships with people in general and much more. As intense as the beginning is I actually appreciated getting a peek inside of what it would possibly be like as an unarmed shooting victim. I d...read more

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