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emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-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
4.0
I am surprised that I waited so long to read this book; I really enjoyed it! This book explores themes of race, identity, and what we own others who we are in community with through the story of a Black woman "passing", moving through society as a white woman. Really though, the plot is about the relationship between Clare and Irene, what these two woman want out of their lives...and what they are willing to do to get it. If you like Sula by Toni Morrison (which I love) you'll like this book :)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, Toxic friendship, and Racial slurs
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Misogyny, Death, Sexism, Classism, and Infidelity
Minor: Emotional abuse, Grief, Antisemitism, Alcohol, Hate crime, War, and Bullying
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