Reviews

Memphis by Tara M. Stringfellow

eduardoandgo's review against another edition

Really liked this, liked the characters, love a generational story. The writing style was great. The story was interesting. 

emzy2202's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional inspiring 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? It's complicated

2.0

melodys_library's review against another edition

4.0

A hell of a debut.

sarahjenness's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.0

gkaltam's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional tense fast-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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racial slurs, Rape, and Racism

Moderate: Domestic abuse and Gun violence

akmickler16's review against another edition

5.0

My favorite kind of novel - an exploration of the stories, traits, and environments we receive from prior generations and pass on to others. Memphis, -and its narrative of matrilineal sacrifice, love, humor and heartbreak - was an incredible read to wrap up 2023.

mo_likesto_read's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective medium-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? It's complicated

4.0

tfaye's review against another edition

adventurous challenging medium-paced

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

3.0

habibaa20's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional tense fast-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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Death, Death of parent, Gun violence, and Rape

lmc168's review against another edition

dark slow-paced

2.5