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joannemiro1948's review against another edition
emotional
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
rezelazny's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
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
3.5
mindthegap92's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
dannythestreet's review against another edition
slow-paced
3.25
I liked the characters and their stories, it all felt very real despite some magical realism elements. I guess I wish it was a little shorter and more fast paced, but overall an important book to read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Murder, Physical abuse, Abortion, Child abuse, Pregnancy, Racial slurs, Sexual assault, Miscarriage, Racism, Rape, Sexual harassment, Slavery, Violence, Addiction, Death, Death of parent, Blood, Child death, Colonisation, and War
Moderate: Abandonment, Cancer, and Alcohol
jess_mango's review against another edition
4.0
Quick thoughts: Historical fiction primarily about a mother and daughter both born into slavery. The timeline toggles back and forth between the years before the Civil War and the years right after the Civil War. Both women work as conjure women/healers/midwives.
might write a full review later, if I have the energy. :D
might write a full review later, if I have the energy. :D