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serenereader9's review
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I think objectively it's a good book, with an important topic. The thing is I think that the deeper messages were nuanced and I just wasn't smart enough to get it lol. Beautiful symbolism in 'Weaving' and there's a good variety of stories from characters in different situations. I'm not sure why I just didn't love this.
browningwithabook's review
challenging
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
jessiemcintyre's review
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
rei_reads's review
challenging
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
macklin's review
Read this for book club and I really enjoyed it! It was a quick read and I found the discussions of Jamaican diaspora interesting.
jlye's review
emotional
reflective
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? It's complicated
4.25
alistairjack's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
samranakhtar's review
dark
emotional
informative
lighthearted
reflective
medium-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? It's complicated
3.0
Out of the 10 stories in the collection, I enjoyed 4. Dionne Irving is a talented writer, but this didn't seem like her best work.
zybes's review
5.0
The stories in this collection are beautifully crafted. Complex characters, moving language, powerful themes exploring belonging and post-colonialism… Dionne Irving’s writing is powerful and important.
deniset's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0