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kaladinstormstressed's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
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? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, Sexual content, Racial slurs, and Slavery
serendipitysbooks's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
The Long Song looks at the end of slavery in Jamaica and the early years of “freedom”. It’s related by Miss July, and what a memorable character she is. The conceit is that her story is going to be published by her son Thomas. The discussions and debates between them about what she should say and how she should say it and their good natured bickering are humorous, give the books a distinctive tone and unique feel, and serve as a welcome balance to some of the heavy topics which are inevitable when it comes to slavery. I think Levy has done a great job of taking the primary historical evidence (all written by the colonisers) and reimagined and centred through the eyes of a formerly enslaved Black woman. This is an important story told well, with a distinctive narrative voice that makes it stand out.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Slavery, Violence, and Racism
polyphonic_reads's review against another edition
dark
funny
hopeful
informative
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, Murder, Rape, Racial slurs, and Suicide
madamelacy's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- 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
4.75
This book was a difficult read at times because of its core themes of racism and slavery. However I absolutely loved the main character July who found her own unique ways of rebelling against the status quo. Fantastic read full of humour, sadness and grace. A must-read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Trafficking, Violence, Racism, and Slavery
Minor: Rape
nialiversuch's review
emotional
funny
informative
reflective
sad
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? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Slavery, Colonisation, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Mental illness, Racial slurs, Racism, Hate crime, and Physical abuse
Moderate: Fatphobia, Grief, Pregnancy, and Vomit
Minor: Sexual assault and Rape
drewmarie's review against another edition
challenging
informative
medium-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs and Racism
Moderate: Slavery
Minor: Rape and Violence
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