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whoisajax's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
WHY: Was a bookclub chosen book last year that I didn't get around to but wanted to.
THOUGHTS: Intense! Historical fiction with TW of racism, murder and violence.
It has some serious powerful meanings and just a reminder of how humans can treat each other.
I will be thinking about this novel for years.
RECOMMENDED: Those who are interested in historical fiction, colonisation, and just stories with powerful symbolism
Graphic: Racial slurs, Gun violence, Colonisation, Racism, and Violence
stacyaj's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Child abuse, Slavery, and Racism
bookishcori's review against another edition
3.75
The writing itself was just okay; lots of repetitive phrases. I’ve read the authors’ later novels and this isn’t an issue anymore.
I still really enjoyed this.
Graphic: Colonisation and Racism
bigpansies's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Gun violence, Death, Slavery, War, Racism, Police brutality, Classism, Physical abuse, Grief, Forced institutionalization, and Colonisation
sharpreads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Slavery, Cultural appropriation, Gun violence, Hate crime, Death, Racism, Emotional abuse, Child abuse, Colonisation, Torture, and Violence
sailortrash's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
5.0
Graphic: Death of parent, Colonisation, Child death, Child abuse, Blood, Slavery, Sexual violence, Kidnapping, Genocide, Racism, Death, Physical abuse, Murder, and Confinement
solarpunkwitch's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Graphic: Racism and Colonisation
Moderate: Child death and Child abuse
lauradanby'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? No
5.0
Also, massive plot twist!
Graphic: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Colonisation, Confinement, Death, Genocide, Grief, Hate crime, Murder, Racism, Slavery, Suicide, Violence, and War
Minor: Alcoholism, Rape, and Trafficking
balfies's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Graphic: Racism, Colonisation, Xenophobia, War, Violence, Murder, Genocide, Child abuse, Child death, and Death
Moderate: Gore, Blood, Confinement, Slavery, Religious bigotry, and Police brutality
Minor: Addiction