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challenging
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
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:
Complicated
I took my time with this and I'm glad I did. By the end I felt truly emotional about how deeply I knew the genealogy and legacy of this family lineage. An incredible way of depicting the unfolding history of many people across Africa and the African diaspora.
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
dark
emotional
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
a lyrical narrative of Africans and African-Americans, a family tree sprawling from the slave trade to today, an absolute tour de force. definitely one of the best books of the year for me
challenging
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Couldn’t get into the short stories. Felt like I was just trying to get through it. Just not enjoying.
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
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:
Complicated
i loved this book. its immensely sad but so well written. the characters have so much depth.
challenging
emotional
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
challenging
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
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
For me this novel was a history lesson and went further back than I had before in slavery and it's impact. I loved how it told the story of each generation and the impact of how decisions being made for you can direct a lives for generations. It was uncomfortable to read but I needed to read it to learn. So well written and has made a lasting impact. I truly believe it's a story we should all read especially in countries directly involved.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death, Hate crime, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Slavery, Police brutality, Grief, Murder, Gaslighting, Colonisation