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roasjeno's review against another edition
Graphic: Abandonment, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Rape, Pregnancy, Bullying, Adult/minor relationship, Addiction, Torture, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual violence, Violence, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Infidelity, Child abuse, Trafficking, Toxic relationship, Slavery, Sexism, Racial slurs, Grief, Hate crime, Drug use, Colonisation, Murder, Drug abuse, Domestic abuse, Classism, and Child death
qqjj's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Classism, Colonisation, Domestic abuse, Infidelity, Grief, Death, Emotional abuse, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Torture, Toxic relationship, Kidnapping, Pregnancy, Racial slurs, Suicidal thoughts, Trafficking, Sexual harassment, Sexism, Physical abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Alcohol, Death of parent, Homophobia, Slavery, Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Confinement, Cultural appropriation, Fire/Fire injury, Hate crime, Incest, Murder, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Racism, Mental illness, Medical content, Injury/Injury detail, Forced institutionalization, Drug use, Abortion, Genocide, Rape, Sexual assault, Self harm, Drug abuse, Child death, and Violence
anomiques's review
5.0
Graphic: Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Sexism, Racism, Slavery, Pedophilia, Incest, Hate crime, Grief, Drug use, Death, and Addiction
franklola's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Colonisation, Death, Genocide, Sexual violence, Slavery, Rape, Physical abuse, Racism, Adult/minor relationship, Fire/Fire injury, Incest, Pedophilia, Sexual assault, Torture, Violence, and Racial slurs
Moderate: Animal death, Child death, Classism, Death of parent, Confinement, Drug use, Hate crime, Medical trauma, Misogyny, Grief, Infidelity, Murder, Pregnancy, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Trafficking, and War
just_one_more_paige's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Slavery, Sexism, Racism, Hate crime, Gun violence, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Emotional abuse, Colonisation, Classism, Addiction, Violence, Rape, Racial slurs, Physical abuse, Infidelity, Grief, Gaslighting, Drug abuse, Drug use, Death of parent, Death, and Child abuse
Moderate: Terminal illness, Pregnancy, Injury/Injury detail, Cancer, Abandonment, Ableism, Abortion, Toxic relationship, Body shaming, Cursing, Medical content, and Murder
internationalreads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Pregnancy, Racism, Rape, Sexual content, Abandonment, Alcohol, Blood, Classism, Cultural appropriation, Death, Emotional abuse, Hate crime, Infidelity, Misogyny, Racial slurs, Sexual violence, Sexual harassment, Slavery, Toxic relationship, Abortion, Child abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Incest, Murder, Grief, Pedophilia, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Sexism, Sexual assault, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, and Genocide
jessgreads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Sexual violence, Sexual assault, Slavery, Sexual content, Racism, Rape, and Kidnapping
Moderate: Suicide, Police brutality, Pedophilia, Misogyny, Miscarriage, Mental illness, Incest, Emotional abuse, Eating disorder, Drug use, Drug abuse, Death, Trafficking, Racial slurs, Pregnancy, Infidelity, Alcoholism, Alcohol, Torture, Panic attacks/disorders, Murder, Addiction, Stalking, Physical abuse, Hate crime, Domestic abuse, Child death, Classism, Child abuse, and Abortion
Minor: Self harm, Body shaming, Bullying, and Sexism
dielizabeth's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Moderate: Colonisation, Sexual assault, Slavery, Addiction, Child death, Sexism, Death, Death of parent, Pedophilia, and Racism
amandas_bookshelf's review against another edition
- 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? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Grief, Misogyny, Addiction, Classism, Colonisation, Genocide, Incest, Rape, Slavery, Confinement, Kidnapping, Pregnancy, Sexual assault, Child abuse, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Fire/Fire injury, Pedophilia, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexism, Sexual violence, and Suicidal thoughts
Moderate: Death and Death of parent
thrillofthepage's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
The Love Songs of W.E.B. Du Bois by @honoree_jeffers is a generational saga that spans hundreds of years. I was intimidated by this chunk of a book, as well as the pages long family tree at the beginning. However, I’ve learned to take these books slow and steady to allow myself time to savor each page. I tackled this book in 25-30 page increments daily and recommend you do the same.
First, the writing in this novel is indescribable because it’s so many things! It’s powerful, emotional, raw, moving, compelling, and I could go on listing adjectives that would never do it justice. Jeffers weaves together centuries of history and families in such a seamless and effortless way that an 800 page book read like a short story.
Second, the characters are memorable and authentic and I find myself continuing to think of them daily. I hesitate to even call them characters because they are so real and mirror the experiences of so many. Ailey and her independent, ambitious, take no BS attitude was inspiring. I loved watching her discover herself and felt her struggles on a molecular level. Lydia was tragic and her entire arc moved me to tears multiple times. Uncle Root has my heart. This man was the common thread connecting the past and the present and the best way to describe him is as the trunk of the family tree. I loved him more than words can say and he will go down as one of my favorite characters of all time.
Lastly, the impact this story had on me was profound. I felt emotionally connected to these characters and their stories. There is a reason this book has received mountains of praise and accolades. The Love Songs of W.E.B. Du Bois is a masterpiece, a modern classic, and everyone should read it ASAP.
Graphic: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Physical abuse, Sexual harassment, Slavery, Violence, Emotional abuse, Grief, Child abuse, Child death, Classism, Colonisation, Death, Drug abuse, Pedophilia, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, and Sexual content
Moderate: Death, Sexism, Abortion, Cursing, Death of parent, Hate crime, Medical content, Pregnancy, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide attempt
Minor: Blood, Body horror, Fire/Fire injury, and Alcohol