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tasha_slone's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-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
4.0
I read through some reviews prior to reading to get some concept of what other readers thought. A lot of reviews found the book predictable. Although, I agree I feel this story needed to be told.
I figured out the twist of the story about 50% in, but Johnson is a gifted author, and her writing is complex. This book shines a light on some powerful topics based on real events taking place. The story is though-provoking and by the end you will be fully wrapped up in the story between Ruby and Eleanor. The book was moving and compelling and I could not put it down.
This is the first book I’ve read by this author. I am not disappointed and will be reading Yellow Wife ASAP!
TW: Racism, Colorism, Classism, Miscarriage, abortion, abuse, and forms of SA
I figured out the twist of the story about 50% in, but Johnson is a gifted author, and her writing is complex. This book shines a light on some powerful topics based on real events taking place. The story is though-provoking and by the end you will be fully wrapped up in the story between Ruby and Eleanor. The book was moving and compelling and I could not put it down.
This is the first book I’ve read by this author. I am not disappointed and will be reading Yellow Wife ASAP!
TW: Racism, Colorism, Classism, Miscarriage, abortion, abuse, and forms of SA
drea262's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
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
4.0
bradlka's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
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? No
4.75
readsrandiread's review
challenging
emotional
informative
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
4.5
pocabf's review against another edition
emotional
tense
fast-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
4.5
maggieleeanne'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? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
kebojo's review against another edition
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
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? It's complicated
4.0
etovey's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
nadiyyah's review against another edition
4.0
It took me a while to get through. What a great read. It is so heartfelt, draws you in and allows you to feel all the emotions. Anger, Fear, Joy, Love, Pain. I liked how it wasn’t as predictable as you would think it to be. I echo that it felt like it was rushed… there’s holes and many unanswered questions. A sequel perhaps?