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4.02 AVERAGE
4.02 AVERAGE
Graphic: Ableism, Adult/minor relationship, Body horror, Child abuse, Child death, Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Genocide, Gore, Hate crime, Homophobia, Mental illness, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Racism, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Slavery, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Medical content, Kidnapping, Grief, Mass/school shootings, Religious bigotry, Medical trauma, Murder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Pregnancy, Lesbophobia, Sexual harassment, Colonisation, Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Confinement, Self harm, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Stalking, Schizophrenia/Psychosis
Minor: Ableism, Addiction, Alcoholism, Biphobia, Chronic illness, Gun violence, Grief, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting
Sorrowland is a glittering yet haunting tale of a woman’s fight for survival as she faces the demons of her past and the monsters lurking in her future. From the very first page, I was enthralled by the lush writing style of this novel. Even when I was not sure where Solomon was going to take the book next, I was pulled into this story and did not want to leave it. In fact, I finished it in two sittings, not wanting to put it down. The three-part sections of this novel were very compelling as they became a reflection of Vern and her metamorphosis. And with every new development and plot twist, I was tugged deeper into the world Solomon created. The relationships portrayed were raw and evocative, and I adored the found family trope. I was touched by every bit of care; and wounded by every heartache. I have nothing but praise for Sorrowland and the wondrous creature it is.
I finished it a few days ago, but sat with it for a minute. Rivers Solomon should be compared to Octavia Butler, making bold, dystopian commentary on the black American experience. Sorrowland was chilling, like escaping a cult but more feral.
Verne's triumphs and failures are yours to experience. The audiobook was so beautifully narrated it acted like another character, sinking you into Cainland and beyond
Give me more on the brother. Give me more about Cainland. Instead you follow a flat character who stays flat. Lots of potential that fell flat in this book.