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nothingforpomegranted's review
dark
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
The writing here is sparse and beautiful, but the plot and character development in this one didn’t pull me in quite as much as it did in The Appropriation of Cultures. The exploration of race and anger wasn’t quite as satisfying for me here without the humor and wit. Nonetheless, I appreciated the connections between characters, and overall I thought the story was well-built.
In general, I am finding that Percival Everett’s writing reminds me of Barbara Kingsolver’s, and this in particular reminded me of Flight Behavior.
In general, I am finding that Percival Everett’s writing reminds me of Barbara Kingsolver’s, and this in particular reminded me of Flight Behavior.
radio_s's review
adventurous
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
2.5
**2.5 stars**
It was just... okay. I liked the writing style more than I liked the story itself, but ultimately I didn't find myself caring that much about the characters. Or rather, the characters I was interested in had nothing said about them. I liked the way it dealt with forgiveness, how you find yourself empathizing with someone who wronged you, and then being agitated with yourself for feeling that empathy. It was very human.
Listened to on the LeVar Burton Reads Podcast.
It was just... okay. I liked the writing style more than I liked the story itself, but ultimately I didn't find myself caring that much about the characters. Or rather, the characters I was interested in had nothing said about them. I liked the way it dealt with forgiveness, how you find yourself empathizing with someone who wronged you, and then being agitated with yourself for feeling that empathy. It was very human.
Listened to on the LeVar Burton Reads Podcast.
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