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courtiny's review against another edition
informative
lighthearted
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
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide attempt
Minor: Domestic abuse
author2223's review against another edition
emotional
informative
sad
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
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Racism, and Racial slurs
Moderate: Body shaming and Suicide attempt
franzreads's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
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? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Suicide attempt and Domestic abuse
katiearcher's review against another edition
emotional
informative
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Th Queen of Sugar Hill does an amazing job of bringing Hattie McDaniels to life! Before reading this, I of course knew who Hattie McDaniel was, but all I really knew about her was that she was the first black woman to win an academy award.
Told in the style of an autobiography, the Queen of Sugar Hill displays the depths and nuances of Hattie McDaniel as an actress, activist, and woman. Reshonia Tate and the narrator do an excellent job of transporting you back to this world and filling in Hattie’s story and life with believable and realistic dialogue and relationships. The book is well researched and excellently written, I had to remind myself that this is not an actual autobiography!
Told in the style of an autobiography, the Queen of Sugar Hill displays the depths and nuances of Hattie McDaniel as an actress, activist, and woman. Reshonia Tate and the narrator do an excellent job of transporting you back to this world and filling in Hattie’s story and life with believable and realistic dialogue and relationships. The book is well researched and excellently written, I had to remind myself that this is not an actual autobiography!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Suicide attempt, Racism, Terminal illness, and Racial slurs
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