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readerworm's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Child abuse, Incest, Murder, Rape, Sexual content, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, and Racism
astoriareader's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
- It is Memorial Day 1958 in Black Earth County in Jewel, Minnesota. Jimmy Quinn, a wealthy landowner, is found dead in the Alabaster River with a shotgun wound.
- Sheriff Brody Dern is investigating. Before an autopsy is done, the town’s residents are already assuming the Quinn was killed by Noah Bluestone, a local Dakota Sioux Indian. Noah is also married to Kyoko, a Ngasaki native.
- This is my first novel by Krueger, and I hope to read more by him. He’s very talented.
- There are a lot of characters, and I did find it hard to keep them all straight in the first half of the book.
- Many tough topics are discussed in this book. I would recommend checking out trigger warnings.
- Krueger shows the strong prejudice and racism against Noah & Kyoko, as well as the hatred among the community from WWII against Asians.
- This is a slow burn with complex characters & dysfunctional families. Historical fiction. Starts maybe a little slowly, but picks up about a third of the way.
- Also, I loved the addition of Hector and Fuji 🐶🐶
Graphic: Murder, Child abuse, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, Racism, Domestic abuse, Sexual violence, Incest, Death, Racial slurs, and Xenophobia
Moderate: Fire/Fire injury, Gun violence, War, and Cursing
Minor: Cancer, Suicidal thoughts, Animal cruelty, Pregnancy, Infidelity, Infertility, Vomit, and Terminal illness
bameadors18'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? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Racism, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Xenophobia, Rape, Domestic abuse, Murder, Child abuse, Incest, Violence, Gun violence, War, and Racial slurs
thisguybooks'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
4.5
It's a carefully woven and thoughtful story which highlights human natures best intentions and biggest failings.
A criminal investigation into the death of the town's bully slowly introduces us to the citizens of Black Earth County. Each character is deeply flawed either physically or emotionally but they are all very well developed and real.
It doesn't take needless twists and turns and doesn't manufacture drama for the sake of it. Highly recommend this story to everyone looking for a new author or a new favorite.
Review: ⭐⭐⭐⭐💫
Minor: Incest, Child abuse, and Murder
loririder71's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Physical abuse, Incest, Violence, Domestic abuse, Sexual assault, Child abuse, Gun violence, Rape, Sexual violence, Murder, and War
jennshelfishlife'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? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Violence
Moderate: Racism, War, Sexual assault, Animal cruelty, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Incest, Rape, and Sexism
jsprenk'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? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Incest, Adult/minor relationship, Murder, Sexual assault, Death, and Rape
rmataloni'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? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Murder, Rape, Sexual assault, Incest, War, Violence, and Adult/minor relationship
laurajenkins's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
Minor: Physical abuse, Hate crime, Incest, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Infidelity, Violence, Adult/minor relationship, Animal cruelty, Child abuse, Death, Grief, Gun violence, Racism, Suicide, Emotional abuse, and Murder
rly'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? Yes
5.0
Moderate: War, Xenophobia, Gun violence, Rape, and Incest