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4.6 AVERAGE
4.6 AVERAGE
Rounded up from 3.5 stars. This book was soooo much longer than it needed to be. Oh, the minutiae! When a book spans 200 years and has a roster of characters that reads like a phone book, structure is everything. This was all over the place in time and I had to refer back to the (confusing) family tree all the way up to the last few pages. Call me lazy, I just don't want to work that hard when I'm reading for enjoyment. Parts of it were really good and gripping but overall a fairly exhausting read.
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Stunning. The kind of book that I'll carry around in my head for a long time.
What a painful yet beautiful read. Interesting that the author’s intent was womanist and feminist as the overall theme. It was also historical, romance, family, trauma, and more. I’m in awe of the storytelling, in places gut wrenching, in others nostalgic and honoring. It’s a very long read. I did notice that. However, I’m sure I will be rereading this at some point.
I don’t know what to say about this except it is the best book I’ve read this year and I don’t anticipate this position being usurped. Yes, it is long, “epic,” “ambitious…” For me, it is worth every word.
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Slavery, Abortion
challenging
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
tense
fast-paced
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
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Cursing, Drug use, Miscarriage, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Slavery, Colonisation