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3.93 AVERAGE
challenging
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
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
This was a good listen! The story focuses on the responses of four siblings to their father's death and the impending threat of losing their family home and 200 acres that have both been in their family for years. Although the siblings are bound together by these pressing concerns, each sibling has a secret/struggle specific to their own path. This story illustrates how even when we are navigating life "independently" we are ever connected to our family members and choices they have made. This story does well highlighting aspects of southern culture and takes place in North Carolina.
challenging
dark
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
"Don't let the white man take the house." I tell you what, I knew about redlining, but I knew *nothing* about heir property, let alone its devastating impact on Black involuntary landloss (on a scale of billions of dollars). The core problem the Solomons have, setting aside the unexpected death of the patriarch, followed by the notice to vacate the family home of 200 years, is that all 4 sibs and the one more that is practically family even if not blood, they're each doing things individually instead of working together.
It took me a bit to catch and follow all the PoVs, but this is a story that simply could not be told from just one lens. If you've ever wondered what the heck your sibling is thinking in a given family crisis, because *clearly* your method and reasoning is the only practical response (guilty!), this is one for you.
It took me a bit to catch and follow all the PoVs, but this is a story that simply could not be told from just one lens. If you've ever wondered what the heck your sibling is thinking in a given family crisis, because *clearly* your method and reasoning is the only practical response (guilty!), this is one for you.
This book hit home for me based on personal experience. It follows a family struggling with the decision to keep or sell land that has been in their family for generations. The story delves into the complexities of heir property and how it can lead to the loss of generational wealth, particularly for Black families.
This narrative is more than just a story; it's a reminder of why estate planning is crucial in our community. The characters' experiences and the emotional weight of their decisions resonated deeply with me, highlighting the importance of preserving our legacies and planning for the future.
If you're looking for a book that combines rich storytelling with important having tough family discussion, "Long After We Are Gone" is a must-read. It’s a powerful exploration of family, heritage, and the ties that bind us to our past and our future.
This narrative is more than just a story; it's a reminder of why estate planning is crucial in our community. The characters' experiences and the emotional weight of their decisions resonated deeply with me, highlighting the importance of preserving our legacies and planning for the future.
If you're looking for a book that combines rich storytelling with important having tough family discussion, "Long After We Are Gone" is a must-read. It’s a powerful exploration of family, heritage, and the ties that bind us to our past and our future.
I was excited to read this book as it’s very relatable.
The focus was primarily on the family drama and relationships. I would have liked to see more character building with CeCe and Tokey. It was like we are just dropped in the middle of their lives with very little context.
Even with this, overall was a good read and had very exciting moments and a satisfying ending. I also loved the extended epilogue around what happens to the siblings.
The focus was primarily on the family drama and relationships. I would have liked to see more character building with CeCe and Tokey. It was like we are just dropped in the middle of their lives with very little context.
Even with this, overall was a good read and had very exciting moments and a satisfying ending. I also loved the extended epilogue around what happens to the siblings.
medium-paced
emotional
hopeful
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I finished this book in one day! I was absolutely hooked from the beginning. The author opens knees deep in the central issue of each sibling from their perspective. Throughout the book, the reader is moving through the past and present of this family, their traumas, mistakes, and attempts at making a life for themselves. Each character is complex, and I found myself frustrated with everyone. I was cheering for (almost) everyone by the end of the story.
This book was everything. It had me hooked from beginning to end and had me running the gamut of emotions.
Told from multiple POVs, we meet the four Solomon siblings and are immersed in their lives and their struggles after the death of their father, King Solomon. Faced with the threat of losing their legacy they must come to terms with their pasts before they are free to look ahead to their futures.
The story touches on many serious issues, including grief, homophobia, family estrangement, and sexual exploitation. Terah Shelton Harris handles it all beautifully, skillfully juggling each of these threads and drawing us firmly into the lives of the complex characters she has created. Her writing was evocative, making it easy to feel invested in the siblings’ insecurities and their struggles as they tried to save their home, heal long-standing estrangements, and free themselves from the burdens and traumas that were handed down to them from earlier generations.
This is a story about real life. It’s a story about family, grief, love, and forgiveness. It’s about the events and the people who tie us to our pasts, and who also underlie how we view our presents and our futures. And it’s a story about hope and living a life true to yourself.
This one will stick with me for a long time.
Thanks NetGally and Sourcebooks Landmark for the advanced copy.
Told from multiple POVs, we meet the four Solomon siblings and are immersed in their lives and their struggles after the death of their father, King Solomon. Faced with the threat of losing their legacy they must come to terms with their pasts before they are free to look ahead to their futures.
The story touches on many serious issues, including grief, homophobia, family estrangement, and sexual exploitation. Terah Shelton Harris handles it all beautifully, skillfully juggling each of these threads and drawing us firmly into the lives of the complex characters she has created. Her writing was evocative, making it easy to feel invested in the siblings’ insecurities and their struggles as they tried to save their home, heal long-standing estrangements, and free themselves from the burdens and traumas that were handed down to them from earlier generations.
This is a story about real life. It’s a story about family, grief, love, and forgiveness. It’s about the events and the people who tie us to our pasts, and who also underlie how we view our presents and our futures. And it’s a story about hope and living a life true to yourself.
This one will stick with me for a long time.
Thanks NetGally and Sourcebooks Landmark for the advanced copy.
challenging
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
emotional
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Long After We Are Gone by Terah Shelton Harris #gifted Sourcebooks
After their father’s dying wish to "not let the white man take the house," the four Solomon siblings return to North Carolina to save their ancestral home from being turned into a luxury resort. As they fight for the Kingdom, their own secrets unravel: Junior is secretly in love with another man, Mance struggles with his temper, CeCe has embezzled money, and Tokey feels like an outsider. Long After We Are Gone explores the power of family, the weight of secrets, and the legacies we leave behind.
Author Terah Shelton Harris packs a punch in the family drama filled novel Long After We Are Gone. While you follow the ins and outs of the four Solomon siblings, you’re also learning about the history that made the legendary King Solomon the pillar of the community he became. With a lot of plot points to follow it’s easy to stay engaged through the zigging and zagging of storylines. I appreciated that each sibling had a struggle, they didn’t overlap with each other and they were unique yet relevant to the overall story.
By the end of the book I had envisioned the perfect ending and while I didn’t get what I hoped for, I thought the ending Harris gave the Soloman siblings was fitting. Overall great read and would recommend.
After their father’s dying wish to "not let the white man take the house," the four Solomon siblings return to North Carolina to save their ancestral home from being turned into a luxury resort. As they fight for the Kingdom, their own secrets unravel: Junior is secretly in love with another man, Mance struggles with his temper, CeCe has embezzled money, and Tokey feels like an outsider. Long After We Are Gone explores the power of family, the weight of secrets, and the legacies we leave behind.
Author Terah Shelton Harris packs a punch in the family drama filled novel Long After We Are Gone. While you follow the ins and outs of the four Solomon siblings, you’re also learning about the history that made the legendary King Solomon the pillar of the community he became. With a lot of plot points to follow it’s easy to stay engaged through the zigging and zagging of storylines. I appreciated that each sibling had a struggle, they didn’t overlap with each other and they were unique yet relevant to the overall story.
By the end of the book I had envisioned the perfect ending and while I didn’t get what I hoped for, I thought the ending Harris gave the Soloman siblings was fitting. Overall great read and would recommend.