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firxtly's review
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-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? It's complicated
4.5
This book had a slow start to it. I didn’t know what to expect or how the plot would escalate, but the last half of it hits readers like a train- both intellectually and emotionally. I love how this book was written with short, stream of consciousness-esque chapters from multiple points of view. The character of Chester Clark and Myrtle were so well crafted and their storylines poked through the pain.
This is a book that should be mandatory reading for middle or high school students in America, as it speaks to the disgusting, harsh realities of lynchings and how Black Americans were treated. The author, Lesa Cline-Ransome has certainly paid tribute to the lives of Black women who were lynched in the late 19th and early 20th century.
This is a book that should be mandatory reading for middle or high school students in America, as it speaks to the disgusting, harsh realities of lynchings and how Black Americans were treated. The author, Lesa Cline-Ransome has certainly paid tribute to the lives of Black women who were lynched in the late 19th and early 20th century.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs, Racism, Violence, Death of parent, Rape, Murder, and Grief
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
lindseyc's review
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual assault, Violence, and Racism
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
moniipeters's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
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
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs, Racism, Violence, Sexual assault, Murder, and Sexual harassment
arrrgh_schooling's review
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
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? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault and Violence
Moderate: Racial slurs
craftyanty's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
sad
tense
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
4.5
Lesa Cline-Ransome has done it again!
I thoroughly enjoyed listening to the Finding Langston series in the past so I was very excited when I discovered For Lamb. She has written another book that shines a light on and pays homage to an important piece of Black History that is often obscured. This novel is both a beautiful coming-of-age story and a heartbreaking tribute to lynching victims.
The characters are well-developed and multifaceted. The narration, done by a full cast, is beautifully executed and really brings the story, and all its emotions, to life.
Thank you to NetGalley and Dreamscape Media for allowing me access to the audiobook version of this book in exchange for my honest opinion.
I thoroughly enjoyed listening to the Finding Langston series in the past so I was very excited when I discovered For Lamb. She has written another book that shines a light on and pays homage to an important piece of Black History that is often obscured. This novel is both a beautiful coming-of-age story and a heartbreaking tribute to lynching victims.
The characters are well-developed and multifaceted. The narration, done by a full cast, is beautifully executed and really brings the story, and all its emotions, to life.
Thank you to NetGalley and Dreamscape Media for allowing me access to the audiobook version of this book in exchange for my honest opinion.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racial slurs, Sexual assault, Murder, Racism, and Violence
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