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onajourney's review
dark
emotional
funny
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? N/A
5.0
Beautifully written story
dinasamimi's review against another edition
5.0
This really floored me. The writing is so tender in its depiction of womanhood, loss, friendship, and family in the face of pretty horrific circumstances. You're enveloped in the South of another era. McFadden really takes you there: to Arkansas, to Pearl, to Sugar and beyond. Excellent storytelling, unabashedly Black, Southern and grown. Can't wait to read part 2.
laurenpott's review
challenging
dark
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
slow-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
4.5
brandinikkale's review
5.0
this book has changed me.
beautiful.
complex.
real.
every woman needs a bit of sugar and a bit of pearl.
a tale of friendship, family, and the tragedy that bond the two.
a must read.
A MUST READ.
beautiful.
complex.
real.
every woman needs a bit of sugar and a bit of pearl.
a tale of friendship, family, and the tragedy that bond the two.
a must read.
A MUST READ.
debrx94's review
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
tense
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
4.25
inlovewithgoodbooks's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
4.5
sunlitridges's review
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
slow-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
5.0
Graphic: Sexual violence, Child death, Rape, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Religious bigotry, Mental illness, and Emotional abuse
jwiser711's review
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
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
4.0
mrs_p_reads822's review
emotional
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0