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emilb's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
sad
medium-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? No
4.25
I enjoyed this book and it definitely made me cry. This is the authors second book and it shows in places, when it comes to certain stylistic choices and small stumbles new authors typically make. I don't mean that in a negative way, it's completely natural.
However, the amount of love, authenticity, knowledge, research and compassion that went into this book made me not care about the occasionally clumsy writing at all. On top of that, the character voices are so well done and so distinct, that it's a joy to follow along. It made my heart bleed for Josephine as her life slowly unfolds before us. The style and voice in which the historical bits were written were especially gripping, loved every minute of it.
I enjoyed this book a lot, and I'm definitely looking forward to more by Mr. Slocumb.
However, the amount of love, authenticity, knowledge, research and compassion that went into this book made me not care about the occasionally clumsy writing at all. On top of that, the character voices are so well done and so distinct, that it's a joy to follow along. It made my heart bleed for Josephine as her life slowly unfolds before us. The style and voice in which the historical bits were written were especially gripping, loved every minute of it.
I enjoyed this book a lot, and I'm definitely looking forward to more by Mr. Slocumb.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Police brutality, Murder, Gaslighting, Ableism, Racism, Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, Mental illness, and Emotional abuse
Minor: Alcoholism, Confinement, Drug use, Addiction, and Alcohol
brunonadamas's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
tense
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Racial slurs, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Racism, Gun violence, Violence, Alcoholism, and Death
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