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mystique_reads's review against another edition
emotional
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
Graphic: Rape and Violence
Moderate: Racism
absolute_bookery's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
So unexpectedly good! Pearl and Sugar have the most wholesome friendship and I thought it was great.
its_thebooksforme's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
jazzmin757's review against another edition
emotional
tense
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
3.75
tiffanyruberto's review against another edition
emotional
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
After starting this book and reading approximately 50% I found it was moving along too slowly. In the hopes of carrying on with the story I switched to the audible version and I was definitely glad I did.
The main character, Sugar, is beautifully flawed and direct but her outspoken nature loveable and funny at times.
I thoroughly enjoyed this novel once switching to the audio version.
Would recommend.
The main character, Sugar, is beautifully flawed and direct but her outspoken nature loveable and funny at times.
I thoroughly enjoyed this novel once switching to the audio version.
Would recommend.
essencemichelle's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
sad
tense
fast-paced
5.0
sorrel29's review
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
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
4.75
Graphic: Sexual violence
Moderate: Child death and Murder
onajourney's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
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? N/A
5.0
Beautifully written story
dinasamimi's review against another edition
5.0
This really floored me. The writing is so tender in its depiction of womanhood, loss, friendship, and family in the face of pretty horrific circumstances. You're enveloped in the South of another era. McFadden really takes you there: to Arkansas, to Pearl, to Sugar and beyond. Excellent storytelling, unabashedly Black, Southern and grown. Can't wait to read part 2.
seymone's review against another edition
4.0
Slow burn. I loved this story!
A story of redemption, restoration and growth.
A story of redemption, restoration and growth.