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youshouldreadthisif's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-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? Yes
4.5
blurstoftimes's review against another edition
4.0
Enthralling, witty, and pertinent. I learned SO much about West Indian beliefs: food, medicine, and folklore galore. Hopkinson is an immensely talented writer, and I’m her newest fan.
ahayes15's review against another edition
4.75
I really liked this book!! It goes to show the strength and resilience that people have to persevere even in an abandoned city (which some would say is not that different than modern disinfected urban neighborhoods)
hartway's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
eldritch_grandparent's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
fast-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? N/A
4.25
rampaginglibrarian's review against another edition
challenging
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
ovenbird_reads's review against another edition
4.0
It had a bit more by way of deeply disturbing and violent content than I expected (or perhaps was prepared to encounter), but this was a fascinating read.
wellreadandhalfdead's review against another edition
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.75
Graphic: Domestic abuse and Gore