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oliverlang's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Classism, Death, Rape, Slavery, Trafficking, Violence, Confinement, Grief, Torture, Colonisation, Hate crime, and Racism
renjamin's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Racism and Slavery
Moderate: Death, Grief, and Racial slurs
Minor: Rape and Sexual assault
gm_vak's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Alcohol, Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Death, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Grief, Hate crime, Infidelity, Murder, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Slavery, and Violence
tascaraudo's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Confinement, Grief, Physical abuse, Racism, Slavery, and Violence
aardwyrm's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Slavery, Racial slurs, Gaslighting, Trafficking, Violence, Torture, Sexual violence, Rape, Racism, Police brutality, Physical abuse, Grief, Emotional abuse, Death, and Confinement
Minor: Alcohol, Death of parent, and Death
machenn's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Graphic: Slavery
Moderate: Death, Grief, Physical abuse, and Racial slurs
jennifer_bush_73's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Colonisation, Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Forced institutionalization, Genocide, Grief, Kidnapping, Murder, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Slavery, Trafficking, and Violence
therainbowshelf's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I really enjoyed this book. The characters were interesting, and the book really took a hard look at the lives of enslaved black people in US history. I also liked that the story worked magic into the amazing work of the Underground Railroad without being reductive.
Graphic: Blood, Confinement, Death, Death of parent, Forced institutionalization, Grief, Physical abuse, Racism, and Slavery
Minor: Racial slurs, Sexism, and Sexual assault
deepfriedaries's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Death, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Grief, Hate crime, Kidnapping, Medical trauma, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Murder, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Slavery, Torture, Toxic relationship, Trafficking, and Violence
nicki_d's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Slavery and Trafficking
Moderate: Blood, Confinement, Death, Gore, Grief, Kidnapping, Physical abuse, Police brutality, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Torture, and Violence