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betweentheshelves's review against another edition
emotional
sad
slow-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? Yes
4.5
A strongly written historical fiction that's going to leave you angry by the end of it, especially given the context of the novel in the author's note at the end. It's more slow moving, but it's setting the stage for this particular time period in Mississippi. Having a variety of narrators really gives you perspective on the main plotline, and just 1930s United States in general.
I listened to the audio, and each narrator brings some different to each of the points of view in the story. Even without the different narrators, though, Cline-Ransome does a good job making sure each character has their own unique voice.
Overall, this is very well-written, and if you're looking for historical YA that's not WWII, I'd recommend picking this one up!
I listened to the audio, and each narrator brings some different to each of the points of view in the story. Even without the different narrators, though, Cline-Ransome does a good job making sure each character has their own unique voice.
Overall, this is very well-written, and if you're looking for historical YA that's not WWII, I'd recommend picking this one up!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Hate crime, Racism, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Violence, Racial slurs, and Death
Minor: Religious bigotry
patricktreads's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
reflective
sad
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
4.0
For Lamb was an intense journey of Lamb and and their family as they traverse living in Mississippi during the era of segregation. I was amazed at how the author wove together the stories of the time as well as used actual individuals to give a way to attempt telling their stories that have been lost to time.
I think this an important work for people to read because of the historical context. The writing style was also done so well.
In terms of the audio book, I loved the aspect of not only the multi POVs, but the fact that multiple voice actors were used to tell the story. It really helped to fully immerse myself when listening.
High recommend.
I think this an important work for people to read because of the historical context. The writing style was also done so well.
In terms of the audio book, I loved the aspect of not only the multi POVs, but the fact that multiple voice actors were used to tell the story. It really helped to fully immerse myself when listening.
High recommend.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment, Slavery, Alcohol, Hate crime, Racism, Emotional abuse, Grief, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Police brutality, Racial slurs, Toxic relationship, Violence, Biphobia, and Child abuse
mmrohbock's review
dark
emotional
sad
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
4.75
4.75⭐ on 🎧
The way this book destroyed me this weekend..my heart aches for Lamb, for Simeon and for their entire family and friends. Set in Mississippi during the 1950s, Lesa tells a story of Lamb, a black girl, becoming friends with a white girl and bonding over books. But what seems harmless at first turns into a whole lot of trouble because racism.
I truly loved Lamb and her thoughtfulness as she explored the world and grew into her space throughout this book. The characters Lesa created were beautiful and complex and it only made the hand so heartbreaking. Lesa was inspired to write this story based on her research on Southern lynching and so much of this book is pulled from history that this truly is a must read to understand racial issues both in the South and throughout America.
The most poignant point in this book: Americans cared more about what was happening to the Nazis in Germany than how colored people were getting killed in the South in the 1950s.
Let that sink in and sit in that uncomfortable fact. That is the legacy of the South and it has completely reframed how I think of the history I learned in school.
Content warnings for child sexual assault, racism, lynching.
The way this book destroyed me this weekend..my heart aches for Lamb, for Simeon and for their entire family and friends. Set in Mississippi during the 1950s, Lesa tells a story of Lamb, a black girl, becoming friends with a white girl and bonding over books. But what seems harmless at first turns into a whole lot of trouble because racism.
I truly loved Lamb and her thoughtfulness as she explored the world and grew into her space throughout this book. The characters Lesa created were beautiful and complex and it only made the hand so heartbreaking. Lesa was inspired to write this story based on her research on Southern lynching and so much of this book is pulled from history that this truly is a must read to understand racial issues both in the South and throughout America.
The most poignant point in this book: Americans cared more about what was happening to the Nazis in Germany than how colored people were getting killed in the South in the 1950s.
Let that sink in and sit in that uncomfortable fact. That is the legacy of the South and it has completely reframed how I think of the history I learned in school.
Content warnings for child sexual assault, racism, lynching.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault, Death, Racism, Hate crime, Death of parent, and Racial slurs
amobrien's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-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? No
4.25
Thank you Netgalley for providing a digital ARC.
For Lamb is a slow-paced historical YA about Lamb and her family in 1930s Jackson, Mississippi. I loved all the narrative voices used in the writing and each character was impressively distinct. While this story does cover the topic of lynching, it does so with sensitivity, which I believe makes it perfect for the intended young adult audience as well as an older audience. This is not an easy read, but it is a read that will stick with me for a long time.
For Lamb is a slow-paced historical YA about Lamb and her family in 1930s Jackson, Mississippi. I loved all the narrative voices used in the writing and each character was impressively distinct. While this story does cover the topic of lynching, it does so with sensitivity, which I believe makes it perfect for the intended young adult audience as well as an older audience. This is not an easy read, but it is a read that will stick with me for a long time.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism and Hate crime
Moderate: Death, Racial slurs, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence
Minor: Religious bigotry
sarahelizabethii's review
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual assault, Racial slurs, Racism, and Hate crime
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