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j_k_w's review against another edition
emotional
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
healnotslay's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Brit Bennett the writer you are...
jenhurst's review against another edition
4.0
4.5.
Brit Bennett’s writing and narrative voice is beautiful. It draws me in and keeps me engaged the entire time. I loved this story about being black in contemporary America. It doesn’t feel like a debut and after reading 2 books by Brit Bennett I know I will be reading all of her books that she puts out going forward. The story is just so beautiful and I felt so attached to all the characters.
Brit Bennett’s writing and narrative voice is beautiful. It draws me in and keeps me engaged the entire time. I loved this story about being black in contemporary America. It doesn’t feel like a debut and after reading 2 books by Brit Bennett I know I will be reading all of her books that she puts out going forward. The story is just so beautiful and I felt so attached to all the characters.
odditymx's review against another edition
emotional
funny
reflective
fast-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? Yes
4.0
sunshineariel's review against another edition
emotional
sad
medium-paced
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Pregnancy, Infertility, Death of parent, and Infidelity
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Suicide, and Sexual assault
readwithtre's review against another edition
hopeful
reflective
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? Yes
4.5
sarahreincastle's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
dreaminthepages's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars
Was invested in the characters lives then I wasn't then I was again and the cycle continued. The story/writing felt a little dry to me personally for what it was but glad I did finally finish this story (only took me many many months).
Was invested in the characters lives then I wasn't then I was again and the cycle continued. The story/writing felt a little dry to me personally for what it was but glad I did finally finish this story (only took me many many months).
seymone's review against another edition
3.0
I really enjoyed this novel. However, I gave it 3 stars because of its lack of return on investment. I became invested in these characters but we never find out what becomes of them. It's left to the imagination. Did the author run out of ideas? Also the ending of the story didn't make sense to me, so here I am on Goodreads trying to find out, if anyone else understood and explains it in their review.