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Like a Mule Bringing Ice Cream to the Sun by Sarah Ladipo Manyika
3 reviews
kappafrog's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
This was a fun, short read. I enjoyed Morayo's perspective. I was a little less interested reading the perspectives of the other characters, but there were a few standouts like Reggie. It would have been interesting to learn more about Morayo's life, but I liked what we saw.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism and Dementia
Moderate: Hate crime, Grief, Sexual assault, Infertility, Infidelity, Medical content, Rape, Sexual content, and Sexual violence
Minor: Gun violence, Cancer, Cursing, Death, Death of parent, Alcohol, and Religious bigotry
jayisreading's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
4.25
A very light read, there isn't too much that happens in this short book, but you'll feel a warmth blossom in you as you read. The protagonist, Dr. Morayo, is a bit of an eccentric elderly woman living in San Francisco. And… that's kind of it; you just follow her through her day-to-day life and occasional flashbacks to the past. All-in-all, though, there's such an earnest way she goes about living that was captured beautifully by Manyika. It was a kind and gentle read that was more of a character study than anything, but one that I appreciated.
As always, the issue with novellas is that in many cases, I just wish it could be developed into something lengthier. I'm on the fence for this novella, which I think served its purpose in its brevity, but I was fond of the characters and wanted to get to know them more that resulted in me selfishly wanting more.
If you're looking for something that is lighthearted, overall, this one is worth picking up.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism
Minor: Sexual violence
bookishcori's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Infertility
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