Reviews tagging 'Child death'

The Belly of the Atlantic by Fatou Diome

2 reviews

randisworld's review

hopeful medium-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? It's complicated

4.0

I learned a lot about Senegal and the immigration experience to France. Loved soccer int he story and loved the real sense of community that we witnessed in Niodior. I enjoyed this book. Some is an excellent writer! 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child death and Suicide

morebedsidebooks's review

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racial slurs and Racism

Moderate: Child death, Murder, Pregnancy, and Suicide

Minor: Confinement, Physical abuse, Child abuse, Homophobia, Abandonment, Colonisation, Transphobia, and Misogyny

Polygamy is a strong subject. Also at one point a minor experiences sexual coercion and disassociates.