Scan barcode
hdelfino's review against another edition
5.0
Beautifully written. Enjoyed this reading so much. People judging by your skin color even from your own race.
bibliobrandie's review against another edition
5.0
I could not put this book down. The writing, the characters, and the multi-decade historical setting all pulled me in immediately and kept me intrigued until the end.
verisarg's review against another edition
dark
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
tsbookshelf_'s review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
4.0
sofiaboebia's review against another edition
4.5
wow. good book. it’s 1am and i feel so many things. captivating story, love the changing perspectives. last hundred pages felt like they were dragging on, but the last chapter was a good wrap up.
hannah241901's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
ewally's review against another edition
4.0
I will definitely be thinking about this book for awhile. It was beautifully written and the numerous perspectives added so much to the story. It was a bit confusing at parts just because it goes forward in time and then back again depending on the chapter, but overall I think this was a strength of the book. It did a great job at exploring complex topics and I feel like a better person for having read it.
adisiki's review against another edition
4.5
I loved this! It was beautifully written and a really compelling story. I liked how it followed the twins throughout their lives and how they connected again through their kids. I thought it really handled tough topics well like racism, colorism, segregation, white-passing, trans rights, etc. and I actually loved Reese’s story and his relationship with Jude.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Domestic abuse and Racism
akcurtis's review against another edition
No fault to the writer - I just need to come back to this when I have more attention to give it. Listened as I was doing chores, and I tuned it out and had no idea what was happening.