Reviews tagging 'Murder'

Ayiti by Roxane Gay

6 reviews

readingwithcoffee's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional reflective sad fast-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Hate crime, Racism, Sexual assault, Homophobia, Police brutality, Suicidal thoughts, Xenophobia, Colonisation, Genocide, Sexual harassment, Murder, Kidnapping, Gun violence, Sexism, and Infidelity

thewordsdevourer's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

ayiti is a nimble, compact yet impactful collection that's able to say a lot w/ so few words. it's a work that makes me realize once again how rewarding reading can be.

some of the stories are merely 2 pgs long, yet the msg and setting bounce off the pg, then end w/ a banger. others - like my favs "sweet on the tongue" and "in the manner of water or light" - are longer, fully fleshed out, and emotionally stirring. 

reading this conjures familiar landscapes and forgotten little details, while also offering a revelatory look into haiti and its ppl, adding another voice to this oft-silenced and -sensationalized group. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content and Racism

Moderate: Rape, Death, Sexual assault, Murder, Violence, Homophobia, Pregnancy, Kidnapping, and Sexual harassment

Minor: Infidelity, Bullying, Stalking, and Death of parent

colinede's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content, Sexual violence, Kidnapping, Rape, Homophobia, and Murder

Moderate: Pregnancy

leanderson's review against another edition

informative lighthearted reflective relaxing fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death, Death, Kidnapping, Murder, Rape, and Sexual content

andreiaoh's review

challenging dark emotional reflective sad fast-paced

5.0

absolutely brilliant. i enjoyed every single short story in this and the writing was impeccable. there was something about this read and gay's style of prose that felt oddly comforting despite the heavy subject matter in some of the longer shorts. 

probably one of the easiest five stars i've handed to a book this year.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Murder, Genocide, and Sexual content

sionnac's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious sad 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? It's complicated

4.5

In the Manner of Water or Light is a story with so much pain but describes the physical sensations of memory and trauma so well. All the stories are good but this one really got into my bones. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content, Violence, and Murder