Reviews

Stories from the Tenants Downstairs by Sidik Fofana

christinamarie's review against another edition

slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

mlaursen's review against another edition

challenging emotional sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25

accidental_hermit's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

libwinnie's review against another edition

5.0

The tenants of Banneker Terrace in Harlem have one thing in common--making the rent and avoiding eviction after their housing community is bought out. Gentrification is the common thread, but each of the eight interconnected stories is told in an emotionally impactful, distinct voice that resonates with readers. A powerful debut.

tweisenberger's review against another edition

challenging emotional sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

nsriram's review against another edition

dark reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character

3.5

revmolev's review against another edition

challenging reflective tense fast-paced

4.5

Beautifully written. 

jigsaw's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad medium-paced

5.0

hngisreading's review against another edition

emotional funny medium-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

3.5

sachahart_logan's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful 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

Vignettes centered around an apartment building in Harlem, gentrification and the people on the verge of eviction.