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mmatti300's review against another edition
reflective
sad
fast-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
The writing style of Another Brooklyn blew me away. Woodson knows how to utilize language to her advantage, transporting readers into her world quickly and efficiently. However, because of the length of the book and the vague nature of memories I feel as though I am missing something from the characters, even August, our protagonist. That being said, we do fully experience the sense of the rose colored glasses that cover our memories of childhood, even though Woodson is not afraid to bring to mind the traumas and realities of Brooklyn in the 70s. A beautiful, stunning novel, that I just wish was a little longer.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide, Sexual content, Pregnancy, Drug use, Drug abuse, Death of parent, and Child abuse
Minor: Racism, Racial slurs, and Slavery
jennikreads's review against another edition
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content
grei's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Very poetic and meaningful. Good book for when you want to feel a bit down and depressed, I just don't tend to like those kind of books.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Mental illness, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Drug use, Emotional abuse, Eating disorder, Xenophobia, Toxic relationship, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual assault, Sexism, Racism, Misogyny, Body shaming, Adult/minor relationship, and Bullying
Minor: Pedophilia
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