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mcmontgomery's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
I bought this on a whim at a used book store. It's different from what I've been reading in terms of genre (a murder mystery!), but similar in the focus on interpersonal relationships and identity. This book was also something of a punch to the gut with its depiction of anti-Black racism and violence in the present-day US south. I loved Locke's writing, and this is definitely a page-turner, BUT things got a little overly complicated at the end, and the conclusion was unsatisfying to me.
Having said that, I may go back and read the rest of this series when I feel like something a little more suspenseful.
Having said that, I may go back and read the rest of this series when I feel like something a little more suspenseful.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Racism, Racial slurs, Police brutality, and Murder
Moderate: Domestic abuse
bibliozabs's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs, Racism, Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, Gun violence, Hate crime, and Murder
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