Scan barcode
kathrynclaire's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism and Racial slurs
Moderate: Sexual assault, Slavery, Toxic relationship, Classism, and Violence
Racial violencejoyfulfoodie's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
This is a beautiful book. The descriptions are vivid and artistically painted. The characters have a complex depth that develops throughout the story. The race relations of the 60s and 80s are so painful, as our history actually is, and you hurt with the people as their story unfolds. There is hope and growth but also many challenging dark moments. I expect I will be thinking about this one for a long time.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Physical abuse, Child abuse, Death, Racism, Rape, Murder, Hate crime, Slavery, Classism, Sexual assault, and Racial slurs
Moderate: Cursing, Fatphobia, Body shaming, Blood, Infidelity, Alcohol, Panic attacks/disorders, Mental illness, and Police brutality
Minor: Antisemitism
More...