Reviews

Yellow Crocus by Laila Ibrahim

karma_narwhal's review against another edition

5.0

Oh man where to start...

I I couldn't t this book down and I sobbed through most of it. Heart wrenching and equally touching. A must read

rosa808's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective slow-paced

3.75

wamz's review against another edition

3.0

I enjoyed this book. I do wish the author had told us more about Matties life after arriving in Ohio and how she coped.

ksprokes's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad tense medium-paced

• 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

4.0

annemarie246's review against another edition

4.0

Enjoyable story

Endearing characters, so glad she was able to escape and have the life she wanted, looking forward to book two.

booksconnectus's review against another edition

4.0

Such a simply told story-almost too simple and neatly wrapped...almost YP feeling. Yet I thoroughly enjoyed reading it from the very beginning and was holding my breath as I neared its conclusion. I will read the next in the series. These folks feel like family and I must know how the rest of their lives turn out. Told from the point of view of a plantation owner's daughter and also her wet nurse, who mothered her more than her own mother. It progresses from 1837-1858.

ms_emily's review against another edition

challenging emotional tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

megadeathvsbooks's review against another edition

4.0

This was an understated story that contained beautiful cultural criticism throughout. The way Ibrahim illustrated the pervasive nature of slavery is incredibly powerful and is a reminder of how much it's a part of our culture. It's a very moving and engaging story that, while fiction, is probably a true story at it's heart.

serenityseeker's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful reflective sad slow-paced

4.5

bethsponz's review

5.0

Loved this book. If you liked The Kitchen House or Underground Railroad you will love this one! The antebellum south is one of my favorite time periods to read about.