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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
reggiethebird's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
A really well crafted vibe throughout the whole book. Colson Whitehead has a great voice than can really get you lost in the world at times. Sort of a lazy recollection type feel to the whole thing deal, with some really nice sentences that jump out at you every few pages.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug use, Violence, Racism, Murder, Racial slurs, Addiction, and Drug abuse
Moderate: Police brutality, Sexual content, Blood, Bullying, Kidnapping, Hate crime, Gun violence, and Torture
Minor: Child abuse, Grief, and Antisemitism
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