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discodetective's review
challenging
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
I'll have to sit and stew on this one for a bit LOL
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs
wy_woman's review
challenging
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Classism, Emotional abuse, Grief, Fatphobia, Racial slurs, Racism, Body shaming, Bullying, and Death of parent
Minor: Infidelity, Murder, Xenophobia, War, Stalking, and Abortion
literarylady1's review
challenging
emotional
reflective
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? Yes
The Colored Bostonians. The singular sect of people were the driving force of this narrative & to the central character of Cloe, Ms. Judson. To maintain clout & status within this elite group, she is willing to risk it all no matter if costs family & friends. She moves people like chess pieces to maintain herself. However, her house of cards will soon fall.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abortion, Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, Racial slurs, and Police brutality
There is heavy use of the N word & colorism featured throughout the novel.
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