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bel017's review
dark
informative
sad
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
In 1960s Harlem, NYC, a black man tries to balance and separate his straight and criminal lives.
Lots of CW for marginalised people living in desperate, violent, poverty stricken and oppressive situations.
Lots of CW for marginalised people living in desperate, violent, poverty stricken and oppressive situations.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Racism, Violence, and Racial slurs
Moderate: Death of parent, Abandonment, Gun violence, Bullying, Homophobia, Addiction, Classism, Child abuse, Police brutality, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Grief, Misogyny, Self harm, Forced institutionalization, Body horror, Suicide, Alcohol, Torture, Sexism, Alcoholism, Drug abuse, and Antisemitism
skudiklier's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- 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
4.75
This book was really engaging and interesting! It almost felt like it had a couple different stories inside it, but in a way that completely worked.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Racism, Murder, Gun violence, Classism, Racial slurs, and Death
Moderate: Blood, Child abuse, and Homophobia
Minor: Drug use, Suicide, and Drug abuse
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