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booknorikop's review against another edition
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? No
5.0
nearidsm's review against another edition
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
shakira19's review against another edition
challenging
dark
reflective
sad
tense
slow-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
5.0
meghb's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
klawdabbe's review against another edition
5.0
One of the best books that I've ever read. It evokes a range of feelings in your heart page by page. The seamless transition between both points of view makes the story even better, with Celestines story being worthy of a book of its own entirely. 110% recommend and one of the best books you will read this year.
oliviakur's review against another edition
4.0
An unexpected, captivating story. I was really enthralled by the storyline and really enjoyed the parallel timelines.
hi_miche's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
lliizz12's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
beetree's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Dikembe’s arc through his own eyes as a child is stunning and this in any of itself makes the book more than worth reading. Lowra’s side wasn’t as fleshed out but I didn’t mind - the core of this book is all heart.
Graphic: Child abuse, Confinement, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Racism, Kidnapping, Colonisation, and Classism
Moderate: Alcoholism, Death, Emotional abuse, Grief, Death of parent, and Alcohol
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, and Forced institutionalization
readingwithadi's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0