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dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
As with many Morrison books this is a beautifully written and gut wrenching story. The author is unflinching in her depictions of some of the harshest realities Black Americans face. These are the types of stories I have the deepest respect for but struggle to « enjoy » because they strike so close to home (no pun intended). A necessary book which feels almost too real for me to handle.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Pedophilia, Alcoholism, Drug use, Medical trauma, and Racism
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