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linda_wolf's review against another edition
dark
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Death, and Death of parent
careinthelibrary's review against another edition
3.0
In my journey through Jamaica Kincaid's work this year, this stands firmly in the middle (so far). I liked it, but it's not a new favourite. I see ripples of similar themes and refrains in her work and this one fits into that pattern and builds on it. For Jamaica Kincaid fans, this is a good one. If you are new to her work, I recommend <i>A Small Place</i> and <i>Annie John</i>.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Colonisation, Death of parent, Racism, and Sexual content
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Pregnancy, and Abortion
cygnetbabe's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-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
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abortion, Violence, Toxic relationship, Pregnancy, Mental illness, Abandonment, Adult/minor relationship, and Sexual violence
nicoleisalwaysreading's review against another edition
challenging
dark
reflective
slow-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? Yes
4.0
vivid and complex with extremely poignant connections between self and nation, inward and outward expressions of identity. would absolutely love to discuss this in a seminar format but unfortunately it’s just me all alone right now in complete awe at Jamaica Kincaid’s mind!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Colonisation, Grief, Racism, Racial slurs, Toxic relationship, Infidelity, Misogyny, Sexual content, Slavery, Violence, Abortion, and Death of parent
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