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sakisreads's review against another edition
dark
emotional
tense
- 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
3.0
✨ Thrifted ✨
When I saw that this book was written by Bryan Washington and that it was one of Barack Obama’s books of the year, I knew I had to get it.
I unfortunately didn’t love it as much as I thought I would, but I had high expectations because I really adored ‘Memorial’. However, in saying that, there were some very striking parts to this book that I could definitely go back to if I wanted. I especially enjoyed the chapter ‘Waugh’, including Poke and Emil. Emil seemed like such a gentle soul 🥹
This line really got me at the end to:
‘You are the one thing you can never run out on.’
Giving this a 3 out of 5 stars ✨
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia, Racism, Abandonment, Addiction, Death, and Racial slurs
learivel's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
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
3.5
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Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence
Moderate: Homophobia, Violence, Abandonment, Incest, Racial slurs, Drug use, Death, and Racism
pseudolain's review against another edition
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
medium-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
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism, Sexism, Toxic relationship, and Homophobia
Minor: Racial slurs and Fatphobia
ekg's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
reflective
tense
medium-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
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Cursing, Racial slurs, and Homophobia
Moderate: Drug abuse and Alcoholism
kennethwade's review against another edition
reflective
tense
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.0
This collection of short stories is very well-written and none of the stories feels like filler material. I appreciate the themes of poverty, gentrification being multiracial, and being queer. At the same time, I just don’t think these stories will stick with me or leave much of an impact on me.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs
Moderate: Homophobia and Incest
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