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suvata's review against another edition
3.0
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I received this book for free from the Publisher in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
This is the story of twin boys growing up in rural southern Mississippi. Joshua and Christophe are being raised by their blind grandmother. Their mother is in an out a picture. The story starts on the day of their high school graduation. Times are tough and it’s very difficult for them to find jobs after graduation. Joshua finds employment on the docks. Christophe, however, has turned to selling drugs. Ultimately, this book is about the choices the boys make and the consequences of their actions — Kind of a good twin/bad twin fable.
I received this book for free from the Publisher in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
This is the story of twin boys growing up in rural southern Mississippi. Joshua and Christophe are being raised by their blind grandmother. Their mother is in an out a picture. The story starts on the day of their high school graduation. Times are tough and it’s very difficult for them to find jobs after graduation. Joshua finds employment on the docks. Christophe, however, has turned to selling drugs. Ultimately, this book is about the choices the boys make and the consequences of their actions — Kind of a good twin/bad twin fable.
bobeetle's review against another edition
5.0
Ligne de fracture est une histoire poignante de frères jumeaux qui rentrent dans la vie active et affronte la dure réalité de la vie. Tout ne semble pas aussi beau et si facile après le diplôme, surtout lorsqu'on reviens d'un milieu défavorisé ou règne encore la discrimination entre Blancs et Noirs.
Ce roman est une leçon de vie et un berceau pour la définition des relations fraternels. Comment Joshua et Christophe affrontent les difficultés à leur manière, quitte à causer des destructions dans leur entourage. Mais à la fin de la journée, on réalise que dans une famille soudées nous sommes les piliers des uns et des autres.
Ce roman est une leçon de vie et un berceau pour la définition des relations fraternels. Comment Joshua et Christophe affrontent les difficultés à leur manière, quitte à causer des destructions dans leur entourage. Mais à la fin de la journée, on réalise que dans une famille soudées nous sommes les piliers des uns et des autres.
17seanliddy's review
emotional
hopeful
reflective
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? It's complicated
4.0
knod78's review against another edition
4.0
I read this book for my first ever Book Club on Thursday. I am still at a loss if this is the first book or the third book. But at least they are all standalone from what I can tell. I really loved Jesmyn Ward's writing and details of the Gulf Coast. Even in Houston, there are similarities that I can relate to with her descriptions of Bois Sauvage, Mississippi. I really felt like I was there, although, I wouldn't be fishing when the water smells of eggs (H2S eek). I loved how she weaved their stories together told mainly through the twins and also Ma-Mee. It shows the poverty and choices made so beautifully. Christoph's character got a bit whiney in the middle and end. I wanted to smack him. And he only liked Laila, because of Joshua. So, he just seemed petty.
However, she really needs to learn how to transition. Bajeebus. One twin will be talking or thinking or think talking to the other twin and then bam, changes to the other twin. Two sentences went by on multiple occasions where I realized later that it was in the other twin's voice. I would have organized the book with each chapter being a twin's voice or Ma-Mee. And I have to agree with the other reviewers that the middle dragged before we got to the action. The last couple of chapters were so exciting and I actually gasped. Me...I gasped. I can't believe it either. Their fake argument at the end was exactly what they needed to say to each other a long time ago to maybe help with everything.
I wll say that I really enjoyed reading this book and will read another in the series for sure.
However, she really needs to learn how to transition. Bajeebus. One twin will be talking or thinking or think talking to the other twin and then bam, changes to the other twin. Two sentences went by on multiple occasions where I realized later that it was in the other twin's voice. I would have organized the book with each chapter being a twin's voice or Ma-Mee. And I have to agree with the other reviewers that the middle dragged before we got to the action. The last couple of chapters were so exciting and I actually gasped. Me...I gasped. I can't believe it either. Their fake argument at the end was exactly what they needed to say to each other a long time ago to maybe help with everything.
I wll say that I really enjoyed reading this book and will read another in the series for sure.
ak_96's review against another edition
dark
emotional
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? It's complicated
4.0
harini1308's review
dark
reflective
sad
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
4.25
kendra_kendra's review against another edition
challenging
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