2.83k reviews for:

Let Us Descend

Jesmyn Ward

3.86 AVERAGE

mzfatma's review

4.0

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This was not an easy read. I had to persevere through the end to get it done. As beautiful as the writing is, the subject matter is intense and very descriptive in the feelings of all the characters involved- from a loving relationship between a mother and daughter to violent and hateful relationships of the enslavers and the enslaved people. This one is not for everyone but it also deserves the attention it’s getting for some of the best storytelling of the year.

lithen's review

5.0

emotional sad tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

vernlepa's review against another edition

3.5

dark emotional hopeful inspiring slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

hollyannsa's review

4.0

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4++++++

glarochelle's review

dark emotional medium-paced

hannah_greendale's review

4.0

dark emotional sad medium-paced

jbsixers's review

4.25

challenging dark emotional reflective sad medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

anniefascilla's review

4.0

challenging dark emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

rshahidz's review against another edition

3.0

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“Wrapped me in the warmth of your regard.”

nessareadsbooks's review

4.0

challenging emotional inspiring medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes