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Homebodies by Tembe Denton-Hurst

16 reviews

katharina90's review against another edition

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reflective slow-paced
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

1.0

The main character was so self-involved, ungrateful and immature, I found her impossible to like. I kept waiting to see growth but there just wasn't any. It was all self-pity, childish antics, and treating others like shit. No accountability, resolution, or redemption. 

Based on the blurb, I was expecting racism in the media industry to play a central role but it was barely even a side plot. 

Audiobook:
I liked the narrator's voice, but was constantly turning the volume up and down (or I just hear the parts she read in a quiet voice). It was frustrating.
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joensign's review against another edition

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challenging emotional reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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atomicbritt's review against another edition

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emotional reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

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tlaynejones's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful reflective tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated

4.0

This was just what I was looking for, a queer contemporary/ lit fic novel about being a person. Then when it opened with a quote from Thick by Tressie McMillan Cottom, a book I loooooved, I was so excited. Ultimately I did enjoy this novel about a Black woman coming to terms with who she is, while also grappling with developments in her romantic relationship, and the insidious racism permeating her professional life. I will definitely read another book by this author. My only real issue was that I found the story a little too drawn out. Recommended for when you are in the mood for a dive into the mind of a relatable but hugely conflicted protagonist. CW for Racism and some homophobia.
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stellahadz's review against another edition

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medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

"You feel like your world changed without your permission."

This book perfectly captures the feelings of shame and disappointment that come with adult life not panning out the way you wanted or expected. I loved Mickey's voice and her introspections about her work, her relationships, her family, and the level of control she can exert (or not exert) over her own life. I also thought the book did an amazing job of expressing the complex feeling of being known and seen in different ways by people from different parts of your life. Tembe Denton-Hurst is a very talented writer, and I look forward to reading more from her. 

My only complaint is that the book's description felt a little misleading - the "media scandal" that brings Mickey back into the spotlight doesn't happen until very late in the book, and as a result the last 75 pages or so feel quite rushed and the ending wasn't as satisfying as I would have liked. I expected a bit more flashy drama, but the book was overall on the introspective side. I still enjoyed it, but I think the premise of Mickey returning to her hometown to escape her disappointment in herself and her life would have been strong enough to stand on its own. 
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peachani's review

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challenging emotional reflective 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? It's complicated

5.0

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calamitydane's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful reflective 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

5.0

I'm in love with this book. I ate it up. The characters were lovable and relatable and flawed in a way that made them so real. The literary voice was very strong. It felt like sitting down with friends and listening to them vent. And it really showed some stuff that people like me don't see but is reality for so many people. 
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maceydowns's review against another edition

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emotional medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.75

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alyssamayreads's review against another edition

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emotional reflective medium-paced

5.0

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hawk_just_hawk's review against another edition

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emotional reflective sad slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

Such a frustrating read for me. I’m not really into “bad communication” as the major theme. You spend 700 pages watching someone that you want to care about making awful decisions and don’t get the pay-off  when she  
finally (FINALLY) tells off the fuckboi.
 
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