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4.14 AVERAGE
4.14 AVERAGE
Strong character development:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs, Racism
challenging
emotional
funny
mysterious
reflective
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Absolutely loved the characters and their relationships. I enjoyed the swapping time periods. The range of emotions I was able to feel as deeply as I did reading this book made it all the more enjoyable.
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
N/A
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
PTSD flashbacks of working at a care center (Minnie is a very accurate old lady). The movie is better than the book, but the book is gayer (and yet more Christian). Thought provoking, but not necessarily in a good way. Mildly confused about authorial intent (some nuanced discussion and portrayals of race and black culture juxtaposed by racism).
4.5/5 — this is a classic case of “the movie was good but the book is even better.” Annoying that the movie glazed over their LOVE story. My only criticism of the book is its handling of racial topics…while the message/intent was good-hearted, it was definitely written in the 80s
Gotta say I did not expect the cannibalism in this otherwise touching book.
emotional
hopeful
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
slow-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
I really enjoyed this! I cried a few times, but laughed a lot. I do wish I had gotten the physical copy of the book instead of the audiobook, though, cause the hopping from date and location for each chapter was a bit confusing without the visuals to help. Also, there is a list of recipes at the end of the book, and I would need a physical copy of the book to enjoy them.