45 pages 1 hour read

Leila Mottley

Nightcrawling

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2022

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Reviews & Readership

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Leila Mottley's Nightcrawling is praised for its raw, lyrical prose and emotionally charged storytelling, echoing the struggles of a young Black woman navigating systemic injustices. Critics highlight its powerful characterization and vivid depiction of urban life. However, some find its pacing uneven and certain plot elements implausible. Overall, a compelling and thought-provoking debut.

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Who Should Read Nightcrawling?

A reader who would enjoy Nightcrawling by Leila Mottley is captivated by gritty, urban narratives and powerful, emotional storytelling. Fans of Angie Thomas’s The Hate U Give and Jesmyn Ward’s Salvage the Bones would appreciate the raw, poignant exploration of survival and systemic injustice depicted in Mottley's debut novel.

Recommended

Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Topics
Race / Racism
Poverty
LGBTQ
Themes
Values/Ideas: Justice & Injustice
Relationships: Siblings
Relationships: Family
Genre
Modern Classic Fiction