Reviews

Sugar by Bernice L. McFadden

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.

laurenpott's review against another edition

challenging dark inspiring reflective sad tense 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

4.5

brandinikkale's review against another edition

5.0

this book has changed me.
beautiful.
complex.
real.
every woman needs a bit of sugar and a bit of pearl.
a tale of friendship, family, and the tragedy that bond the two.
a must read.
A MUST READ.

debrx94's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful reflective tense 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

4.25

inlovewithgoodbooks's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated

4.5

sunlitridges's review against another edition

emotional hopeful mysterious sad slow-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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual violence, Child death, Rape, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Religious bigotry, Mental illness, and Emotional abuse

jwiser711's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional sad tense 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

mrs_p_reads822's review against another edition

emotional hopeful sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

lit_eraryqueen's review against another edition

dark emotional tense medium-paced

5.0