2.78k reviews for:

Let Us Descend

Jesmyn Ward

3.86 AVERAGE

haweyaaaa's review

4.0

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beautiful story. i think this was the first time i was introduced to the supernatural in slave narratives, beyond readings in high school. i just dont think i enjoyed the writing style - it was simplistic in a way that left me wanting more from the author, rather than the simplicity being a part of the novel.

jawab_e_shikwa's review

4.0

dark reflective sad slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

lilac_impala's review

4.5

challenging dark emotional reflective tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

hulahips91's review against another edition

4.0

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Emotionally powerful.

earpiestearp's review

3.75

adventurous challenging dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

hamiltonhenny's review against another edition

3.5

dark emotional medium-paced

amy_rod89's review against another edition

4.0

challenging dark emotional reflective sad tense slow-paced

marielcariker's review

4.0

dark emotional sad 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

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Beautifully written. America, created on the back of slavery, suffering and destroyed families, deserves whatever storm is coming for it. 

lkruger2's review

4.0

challenging dark emotional hopeful sad medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

bee001's review

3.5

dark emotional sad tense