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4.08 AVERAGE
4.08 AVERAGE
I picked up this title because it was on America's 100 greatest reads. The narrative is nonlinear and at first I was incredibly frustrated because I couldn't understand what I was reading. Eventually, I allowed the poetic cadence to take over. Some consider this a masterpiece. It's a very difficult read, both in comprehension and subject matter, and I think that was the author's point. The reader struggles with the protagonist. It's hard to say that I liked this book, because it was not enjoyable (and not meant to be), yet I'm satisfied to have read it. Sometimes, you have to get out of your comfort zone.
challenging
emotional
sad
tense
One of those books that (rightfully) makes you ashamed to be white. Incredibly heartbreaking story that made me want to scream and cry at the same time. Beautifully told, i don't think i'll ever forget this book.
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
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
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I need to sit with this one before I can rate it
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Slavery, Murder
its so late and im so tired but this was a journey i never want to forget. i finish this with so many questions and so many things i want to understand better but that is the nature of history. This is a story to pass on.
challenging
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
challenging
dark
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I think if I had read this not for school I would've loved it, which is why I'm not going to rate it. As it is, it's still my favourite book I've read for school so far, but it was a bit mid for me overall. I really liked following Denver's story. The timeline was confusing for me, but I understand why it was done. The story was heartbreaking and there were aspects that I really loved.