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alyssamakesart's review against another edition
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Overall I enjoyed it. Some stories hit more than others. The best ones for me were the shorter ones though Sunrise, Sunset was on the longer side and was one of my favorites.
Graphic: Medical trauma
Moderate: Death of parent, Body shaming, Death, Trafficking, and Racism
Minor: Child death and Miscarriage
sunpuddles's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-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? Yes
5.0
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This is an incredible collection of stories. It’s amazing how Danticat Is able to conjure such well-rounded characters, times and places in so few pages. She helps the characters extend into a past, present and future so that you can see the narrative in greater time and space, and yet does not skimp on making the present vivid and her narrative tangible. She touches on AIDS, immigration, refugees, natural disasters, grief and loss as well as resilience, hope and love. There is so much meat packed into this fast paced and absorbing book.
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This is an incredible collection of stories. It’s amazing how Danticat Is able to conjure such well-rounded characters, times and places in so few pages. She helps the characters extend into a past, present and future so that you can see the narrative in greater time and space, and yet does not skimp on making the present vivid and her narrative tangible. She touches on AIDS, immigration, refugees, natural disasters, grief and loss as well as resilience, hope and love. There is so much meat packed into this fast paced and absorbing book.
Moderate: Cancer, Toxic relationship, and Racism
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Blood, Gun violence, and Rape
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