Reviews tagging 'Murder'

The Love Songs of W.E.B. Du Bois by Honorée Fanonne Jeffers

35 reviews

ukponge's review

challenging emotional hopeful reflective 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

5.0

5 stars does not begin to cover the excellence and devastation wrought by this book. Best book I have read in a long time.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Pedophilia, Slavery, Misogyny, Racial slurs, Racism, Infidelity, Drug abuse, Addiction, and Murder

maevebm's review

emotional reflective 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

5.0

One of the most beautiful and moving stories I have ever read. Fanonne Jeffers creates a complex and rich family with remarkable flaws, joys, tragedies, and identities. The reader watches Ailey as she grows and learns about her history and the history of her community. The reader also hears the voices of the past, who provide an added layer of characters and settings. 

I loved so much about this story, but the writing flowed unlike any other. It progressed naturally and each character’s voice was their own. It made reading their hurts that much more difficult.

I am so grateful to have picked up this book and read it. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Sexual harassment, Racism, Grief, Rape, Slavery, Pedophilia, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, and Physical abuse

Moderate: Addiction, Cultural appropriation, and Domestic abuse

Minor: Abortion, Pregnancy, Murder, and Miscarriage

jcargabr's review

challenging emotional informative inspiring sad tense slow-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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Child death, Death of parent, Drug abuse, Drug use, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Grief, Infidelity, Mental illness, Murder, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Suicide attempt, and Violence

blondereader's review

informative reflective sad slow-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

4.5

A long book but worth reading. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Forced institutionalization, Grief, Pedophilia, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexism, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, and Slavery

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Abandonment, Addiction, Child abuse, Child death, Death of parent, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Forced institutionalization, Murder, Toxic relationship, Toxic friendship, and Pregnancy

Minor: Abortion

Not recommended for anyone triggered by reading about sexual crimes. This is a tough book, but again, worth reading.

waywardtrekkie's review

challenging emotional reflective slow-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

I genuinely do not have works for this masterpiece of a book. This book will stay with me for the rest of my life. The easiest 5 star I have ever given. One of the best stories ever told. Honorée I will read literally anything you write. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Death of parent, Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Child death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Hate crime, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Physical abuse, Pedophilia, Murder, Racism, Sexual assault, and Slavery