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atsundarsingh's review against another edition
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This is a dark collection on modern Black interior life, and the experiences of being Black in America. I loved it. It's very haunting and much more macabre than I was expecting, but then again, maybe, given what I know of Black life in the present, I should have been prepared. Totally worth the read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, Ableism, Death of parent, Grief, Gun violence, Misogyny, Sexual content, and Violence
readerette's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I felt these were beautiful, human stories about the intersection of identity. They are mostly about daily suffering and trials, but not overly dark except perhaps the final story on the collection.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Grief and Mental illness
Minor: Blood, Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Drug use, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Racial slurs, Racism, Self harm, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, and Violence
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