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jamien4's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
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? It's complicated
4.0
kirstenrose22's review against another edition
4.0
Wow. This is pretty stunning. The sweep and breadth of it is astounding. My one quibble was that with the start of each new generation, I had to flip back *again* to the family tree to re-orient myself.... but that is, perhaps, inevitable in a book like this. I really really liked this.
chloe_f's review against another edition
emotional
informative
inspiring
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
5.0
arojo1's review against another edition
5.0
Such a great book! I love how each chapter is for a different character as well and how we move centuries down the family line. I’m curious on the year the book started. Each character was intricately wrapped together and I wish their chapters were longer!
zoeblair17's review against another edition
challenging
dark
inspiring
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
polinix's review against another edition
5.0
It was a truly brilliant book. The structure is not very usual for me, but somehow sometimes I wanted to have more information and more stories about these people.
It is sometimes very difficult and I wanted to put away this book several times as I was filled with rage and feeling of true guilt mixed with willing to help as well as with sense if pure injustice. I admire author’s level of research and quality.
It is sometimes very difficult and I wanted to put away this book several times as I was filled with rage and feeling of true guilt mixed with willing to help as well as with sense if pure injustice. I admire author’s level of research and quality.
darbileigh's review against another edition
5.0
This book was incredible. It needs to be in the hands of every high school student across America. I cried- a lot. At the end of this, I was so overwhelmed with emotions that I couldn't speak. I will buy a copy of this and give it out as Christmas presents as well. If you are an American, read this.
abazz's review against another edition
5.0
This is my second time reading this book and I remembered why it is my favourite book of all time.
The way the lineages connect, by chance or was it destiny? The fears of different elements - water and fire, how both sisters suffered and that suffering continued on.
One of my favourite parts is Ma Akua talking Majorie out to the sea it just felt emotional and full circle for many reasons.
I need to compose my thoughts properly but I am in awe (again), what a tragic yet beautifully written book.
The way the lineages connect, by chance or was it destiny? The fears of different elements - water and fire, how both sisters suffered and that suffering continued on.
One of my favourite parts is Ma Akua talking Majorie out to the sea it just felt emotional and full circle for many reasons.
I need to compose my thoughts properly but I am in awe (again), what a tragic yet beautifully written book.