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Assembly by Natasha Brown

105 reviews

marjoleinvanderspoel's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional informative inspiring reflective sad fast-paced

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

4.5

"Doing nothing is also a choice."

Amazing. Just as good as everyone said it was. From the very beginning this book will leave you with a gut-wrenching feeling of horrible injustice, and while the themes tackled change and evolve throughout the story, that feeling remains. The only thing I didn't love was the insinutaion that paying taxes was bad, although this was later explained to be because the government funded repayment to slave owners after the liberation with taxpayers money, so I guess it makes sense in that context. Another nuance to add to the conversation, I suppose, although I remain firmly pro paying taxes.

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lysander__a's review against another edition

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reflective 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

5.0

So good! I devoured it in one sitting. Has deepened my thoughts about the issues tackled within.

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aliyachaudhry's review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional sad tense slow-paced

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

2.5

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veelaughtland's review against another edition

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challenging dark reflective sad medium-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? It's complicated

3.0

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agedmordorblue's review against another edition

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dark emotional 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? Yes

5.0

Viscerally brutal and painful to read, yet beautifully written. Especially the complete dissociation of the narrator with her body is extremely jarring. It's a haunting account of the effects of prejudice and discrimination have on the mind and body and clearly shows the pervasive nature of racism in our society.

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zenaaqilla's review against another edition

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emotional reflective sad tense fast-paced

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

3.75

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abrownb15's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging dark reflective 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? It's complicated

3.5

Powerful whirlwind of colonialism and modern day struggles with diversity. Especially interesting in relating to the protagonist’s boyfriend and his family.

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