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kmowery's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
motherofladybirds's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
informative
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
oz2021's review against another edition
challenging
informative
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Racial slurs, Xenophobia, Racism, Toxic friendship, Death, Gore, Violence, and Murder
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders and Misogyny
babsbee's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
I was really looking forward to reading this from the blurb I'd read, and I enjoyed the concept of the book. I liked not knowing everything about the society of Cahoka and learning about all the different characters. However, I really really hated the ending of it. Joe was so happy and then he dies? Okay, he dies a hero saving the woman he loves and can't have and also the city, but still... . The book did start out rather slow for me, but the last third of it was action packed. I will say that one should read the acknowledgments of the author at the end of the book. It explains how/where the alternate history starts and the very last paragraph of his acknowlegements does give a little insight into something that happens in the book.
Graphic: Blood, Death, Racism, Gore, Murder, and Gun violence
brandongryder's review against another edition
5.0
I am easily bedazzled by competent alternate history novels. Most recently “Underground Airlines” by Ben Winters and the masterful “Underground Railroad” by Colton Whitehead. And now I am astonished by “Cahokia Jazz.” The amount of imagination and world building it takes to set a murder mystery during the jazz age in Cahokia is amazing. In this alternate history the once very real Native American metropolis of Cahokia has survived and is a flourishing melting pot of society. Fantastic.
towanda000's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
katy_bee's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
reflective
sad
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? Yes
5.0
I loved this book and I'll be interested to learn more about it- the afterward was a good start!
I found the characters well drawn and compelling, the mystery intriguing and the world building was excellent- and thought provoking.
The final chapters meander a little as the story enters its final twists but I was invested enough by then that I can forgive it!
I found the characters well drawn and compelling, the mystery intriguing and the world building was excellent- and thought provoking.
The final chapters meander a little as the story enters its final twists but I was invested enough by then that I can forgive it!
Graphic: Racism, Blood, Murder, and Violence
Moderate: Alcohol, Toxic friendship, Gun violence, War, and Hate crime
bengibbreid's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Utterly gripping and immersive. A book I was sad to finish. With a complex main character and a unique world that is a compelling mirror.
lindseyevelene's review against another edition
challenging
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
2.0