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teeclecticreads's review
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
These were all really great short stories filled with the harsh truth of life of immigration from Haiti to the United States. I think my favourites were Sunrise, Sunset and Seven Stories.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Dementia, Vomit, Mental illness, Death, and Death of parent
bookishcori's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Grief
Moderate: Terminal illness and Dementia
seawarrior's review
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-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? Yes
5.0
This collection of short stories holds a diverse range of narratives where the characters are united in their origination from Haiti, but not much else. Their stories are moving, terrifying, heart-wrenching and continuously honest and thoughtful. Within the book, Danticat explored the innermost feelings and most significant experiences of people from all ages and walks of life. I was never sure what to expect when a new story began, but upon its conclusion I felt one world after another had been pried open for me to glance inside and reflect upon without judgement. I appreciated that most of these characters were flawed but written realistically as people trying to survive a world that presents us with infinite imperfect options. I look forward to reading more from Danticat, and would encourage others to explore her storytelling too.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcohol, Colonisation, Death, Infidelity, Child death, Kidnapping, Xenophobia, Classism, Dementia, Grief, Medical content, and Sexual harassment
mmmmmm's review
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
every single way a family could possibly break or be torn apart, all explored in such a beautifully nuanced and deeply personal way. loved loved loved it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Death, Death of parent, and Dementia
lauconn's review
emotional
hopeful
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
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death and Dementia
Moderate: Death, Rape, and Miscarriage
Minor: Infidelity
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