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andalucia's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
avidreadr's review against another edition
5.0
WOW! Such a rich novel, deeply researched and immersive. My one gripe would be that some parts felt very "tell versus show", but that is a small price to pay for such a historical novel. Really moving and well done.
k80uva's review against another edition
3.0
I like a kaleidoscopic tale of New York City history, but I think this book was weighed down by trying to squeeze in too much material; there are long stretches where different characters ask each other about historical events and historical figures and take turns explaining things in a very expository way, and it makes the story less engaging.
spiceymarshmallowpanda's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
informative
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
4.5
jennikreads's review against another edition
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs, Slavery, War, Racism, Murder, and Xenophobia
Minor: Abortion
madi_mae86's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
informative
sad
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? It's complicated
5.0
charlesc_n's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
tense
slow-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
4.75
ilikecows321's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
inspiring
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0