62 pages 2 hours read

Kiese Laymon

Heavy

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2018

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Reviews & Readership

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Review Roundup

Kiese Laymon's Heavy is praised for its raw, candid portrayal of race, weight, and family, delivering a powerful narrative that's both personal and universal. Some reviewers note its challenging and intense subject matter. While Laymon's prose is lauded for its strength and beauty, others find the emotional heaviness overwhelming. Overall, Heavy is recognized as a significant and impactful memoir.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Heavy?

Readers who appreciate powerful memoirs tackling personal and societal issues would enjoy Heavy by Kiese Laymon. Fans of Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates and Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson will resonate with Laymon's exploration of race, weight, and family dynamics. This book appeals to those interested in authentic, introspective narratives.

Recommended

Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Themes
Identity: Race
Values/Ideas: Truth & Lies
Topics
Race / Racism
Social Justice
Genre
Biography