2.83k reviews for:

Let Us Descend

Jesmyn Ward

3.86 AVERAGE

indiamack's review

4.0

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Ward is undoubtedly one of the greats of Southern literature.

lilly97's review

5.0

dark emotional sad tense 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: No

purplefairygirl22's review

4.0

dark mysterious reflective 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: Complicated

fernandacas25's review against another edition

3.0

dark emotional tense slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

kyrstendev's review

3.0

dark emotional inspiring sad slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

bernisaur's review

3.75

dark emotional medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

steph_reads1901's review

4.0

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I have no words to describe how raw and impactful this book was while I was reading it. The descriptive and sensory language the author used to detail the horrors of slavery in the United States and Annis' strength, vulnerability, defeat, triumph, and more was enthralling. Instead of continuing to descend into further enslavement, whether on the plantation or in the shadows of the city, Annis wanted more for herself and wanted to lead her own life. The author capturing Annis' connection with nature, spirit, and her ancestors was beautifully done.

quincysmom's review

4.0

challenging dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

aubree_schaefer's review

5.0

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As beautifully-written as it is heart breaking, this story of an enslaved teenager in the American South takes readers on a physical and spiritual journey.

sittingprettystyle's review

3.0

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Book wasn’t for me. I think it’s good but I didn’t like the story personally.