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msqueenieclem's review against another edition
3.0
This is about two sisters, Ezra and Cinthy, and their family trying to make it in this racist town called Salt Point. They and the Junketts are the only African Americans in this town. This is a story of love, courage, and hope. I wish the author would have given the readers a disclaimer about some of the “difficult” scenes in the story. Ezra had a best friend Ruby who was white and they did everything together. The themes were poverty, segregation, injustice, racism, and freedom. Overall the storyline was excellent. I love the beautiful cover - goes right with the storyline. I recommend this to readers who are history buffs. I give this book 3 stars.
crankylibrarian's review
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
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? No
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs, Death of parent, Bullying, Racism, Child death, and Child abuse
inkdrinkeranonymous's review against another edition
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
Promise by Rachel Eliza Griffiths was a stunning book. It was poetic and beautiful. The language and writing were graceful. Promise was both heartbreaking and heartwarming. This book had so many things I struggle to put into words. I would recommend this book to anyone and everyone.
marblemenow's review
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
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