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books_hay's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Graphic: Racial slurs and Racism
Minor: Murder, Gun violence, Alcohol, Police brutality, and Grief
jordynkw's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Gun violence, Hate crime, Domestic abuse, Police brutality, Murder, Pregnancy, Sexual assault, Racial slurs, Rape, and Racism
clotalksbooks's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Tragedy and beauty sit side by side. I've rarely read something that is in one breath harrowing and the next bringing me joy. If you were to simplify what this plot is about, I'm going to be honest and say I would have read with trepidation. I know this world is atrocious. But this book is magic in that it shows you also the love in this world.
I truly cared about this family, through all the generations. The sibling relationships were a particular favourite, though I admit I'm a bit jealous.
A terrific debut, and I will eagerly read everything by this author.
Graphic: Child abuse, Racial slurs, Rape, Racism, Violence, and Domestic abuse
Moderate: Gun violence
maxine_t96's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Rape, Sexual violence, Hate crime, Racial slurs, and Domestic abuse
Moderate: Murder, Gun violence, Police brutality, and War
baccou's review
- 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
5.0
Graphic: Gun violence, Hate crime, Racism, Police brutality, Rape, and War
Moderate: Domestic abuse
shania_siobhan's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Racism, and Rape
Moderate: Death, Police brutality, Grief, Gun violence, and Death of parent
marionrosa's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Rape
Moderate: Racism, Sexual violence, Violence, and Gun violence
Minor: Murder
moriahleigh's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.5
Moderate: Rape, Racism, Racial slurs, Death, Grief, Gun violence, Hate crime, Murder, Police brutality, Physical abuse, Sexism, and Sexual assault
loongbooy's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Death, Domestic abuse, Hate crime, Grief, Physical abuse, Alcohol, Gun violence, Racism, Death of parent, and Rape
louise010's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Gun violence, Violence, Child abuse, Death, Murder, Sexual assault, Racism, and Rape