Reviews tagging 'Racial slurs'

One Night in Georgia by Celeste O. Norfleet

7 reviews

book_buddy_rob's review against another edition

challenging emotional tense medium-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? Yes

5.0

This is probably one of the most important books that I’ve read so far this year.

Not only is it a fantastically written historical fiction novel but it touches on so many heavy yet poignant themes that are relevant today, mainly the racism and antiblackness experienced by black people in the United States. It does so in a way that isn’t sugar coating anything to appeal to non black readers but in a way that forces you to reflect on these themes.

If you enjoy historical fiction and are working to diversify your bookshelf, I definitely recommend this one.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racial slurs, Racism, and Violence

cassthebookie's review against another edition

challenging emotional sad fast-paced

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Physical abuse, Police brutality, Racial slurs, and Racism

Minor: Murder

brianareads's review against another edition

challenging dark fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

1.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racial slurs, Racism, and Murder

cleches's review against another edition

dark emotional sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Police brutality, Racial slurs, Racism, and Violence

tlaynejones's review against another edition

adventurous dark informative sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot

3.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism, Grief, Police brutality, Gun violence, and Racial slurs

Moderate: Sexism and Violence

Minor: Mental illness, Suicide attempt, and Vomit

book_voyager's review against another edition

2.5

This book wasn’t what I expected. I kinda thought it would be a light, fun read (despite the description). It was not. I ended up reading about black trauma again, even when I didn’t mean to.

So, there was a lot of potential. However, I think there’s too much going on, too many problems for one roadtrip. I understand that the author wanted to describe social issues during that time period, but to put all in one book?
And I’m not too much of a fan of insta-love. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Death, Hate crime, Injury/Injury detail, and Police brutality

Moderate: Confinement and Alcohol

Minor: Slavery

scruffycat's review

reflective sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content, Police brutality, and Racial slurs