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mikeyb25's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
josiesmith's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
4.75
yuniesan's review
4.0
3.5 Stars
This book is both story and poetry at the same time, speaks of the sorrows that follow women who lose sons to their fathers, of sons who try their best and often are failed by others. It was an interesting blend of mythologies and modern times.
This book is both story and poetry at the same time, speaks of the sorrows that follow women who lose sons to their fathers, of sons who try their best and often are failed by others. It was an interesting blend of mythologies and modern times.
brittnijenhuis's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
achilleanshelves's review against another edition
5.0
Content warnings - Rape, domestic abuse, physical abuse, death.
This was one of the most powerful poetry collections that I've ever read and I feel like that's because there was such a wonderful cohesiveness between each part. The whole book read as a singular narrative merely structured in a poetic fashion which was so interesting to read. The use of spacing, emphasis and the breaking of the story into parts made this book so enjoyable, deep and resonant. I especially love how it portrays women standing up to their abusers and taking back power.
This was one of the most powerful poetry collections that I've ever read and I feel like that's because there was such a wonderful cohesiveness between each part. The whole book read as a singular narrative merely structured in a poetic fashion which was so interesting to read. The use of spacing, emphasis and the breaking of the story into parts made this book so enjoyable, deep and resonant. I especially love how it portrays women standing up to their abusers and taking back power.
dinkydoodah's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
fast-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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape
rach_reads_books's review against another edition
dark
hopeful
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
laurassc's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
veecaswell's review against another edition
4.0
From the award-winning poet and playwright behind Barber Shop Chronicles, The Half-God of Rainfall is an epic story and a lyrical exploration of pride, power and female revenge.
When I read this book was about Gods, I knew I had to give this a look and how Ellams uses Gods, I find completely brilliant in this book. Creating a story where different Gods from different cultures are in a feud against one another, in this case the Greek and African Gods, makes for a book that keeps you reading. The behaviour of Zeus is used here in a uncomfortable and uncompromising way but the end makes up for it.
Madupe is such a strong character, full of emotion and raw with power - she makes for such a phenomenal heroine in this book especially in the final scenes where we see that revenge come to fruition, that last line of the book making for such a fantastic finish to the tale. Demi of course grows up and his story is just as potent, where we find a tale of talent, power and what you do with it.
A short but powerful book, The Half God Of Rainfall is a great read that keeps you hooked until the end - it reminded me in moments of a more lyrical and deep American Gods, especially with the story of Demi, and it won’t disappoint you.
(I received an ARC from Netgalley for honest review).
When I read this book was about Gods, I knew I had to give this a look and how Ellams uses Gods, I find completely brilliant in this book. Creating a story where different Gods from different cultures are in a feud against one another, in this case the Greek and African Gods, makes for a book that keeps you reading. The behaviour of Zeus is used here in a uncomfortable and uncompromising way but the end makes up for it.
Madupe is such a strong character, full of emotion and raw with power - she makes for such a phenomenal heroine in this book especially in the final scenes where we see that revenge come to fruition, that last line of the book making for such a fantastic finish to the tale. Demi of course grows up and his story is just as potent, where we find a tale of talent, power and what you do with it.
A short but powerful book, The Half God Of Rainfall is a great read that keeps you hooked until the end - it reminded me in moments of a more lyrical and deep American Gods, especially with the story of Demi, and it won’t disappoint you.
(I received an ARC from Netgalley for honest review).