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Let Us Descend

Jesmyn Ward

3.86 AVERAGE

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haweyaaaa's review

4.0

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
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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

Emotionally powerful.
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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
dark emotional medium-paced
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

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