Reviews tagging 'Racism'

The Weight of Blood by Tiffany D. Jackson

379 reviews

disguisedposer's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Police brutality, Racial slurs, Fire/Fire injury, Violence, Bullying, Toxic friendship, Death, Medical trauma, Child abuse, Misogyny, Blood, Racism, Emotional abuse, and Physical abuse

ilaxaria's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism, Hate crime, Gore, Bullying, Murder, Violence, Gun violence, Death of parent, Police brutality, Blood, Death, Racial slurs, Religious bigotry, and Fire/Fire injury

Moderate: Abandonment

sahramahtab's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

"The Weight of Blood" by Tiffany D. Jackson is an emotional rollercoaster from start to finish, leaving me in awe of its depth and impact. While labeled as young adult, the themes tackled are undeniably important and resonate far beyond age demographics. The narrative skillfully underscores how microaggressions can build up, leading to explosive consequences—a poignant reflection of real-life dynamics.

The finale, with its devastating consequences, felt like the culmination of actions and the refusal to acknowledge their repercussions. I found myself unsympathetic to the majority of those who met their demise, feeling that it was a direct result of their own actions.

This book served as a powerful teacher, shedding light on issues I might never have encountered otherwise. Learning about the existence of segregated proms in certain parts of the US as recently as 2014 was eye-opening and deeply unsettling.

The dichotomy between Maddy's and Kenny's characters, their differing yet intertwined paths, added layers of complexity to the narrative. Despite the trauma they endure, the ending felt hopeful to me, envisioning Madison and Kendrick finding solace and healing together in a peaceful place.

I struggle to find any criticisms of this book—it's a wild ride that I would recommend to anyone. Tiffany D. Jackson has crafted a masterpiece that challenges, educates, and ultimately leaves a lasting impact on its readers.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Fire/Fire injury, Police brutality, Grief, Racism, Bullying, Hate crime, Blood, Death, Gore, Racial slurs, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Panic attacks/disorders, Violence, and Death of parent

allvibes_noplot's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racial slurs, Racism, Gore, and Violence

nixter's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I never knew I needed a Carrie retelling rooted in good ol Southern racism til now. From the beginning, this book upset me in all the right ways. The depiction of racism, prejudice, and bullying was very accurate to the point where it made my skin crawl. I would definitely make sure you’re in the right headspace for this kind of book, but when you are, it’s PHENOMENAL. At no point was I bored or underwhelmed. The hardship that Maddy faced was enough to make me root for her in the end, which made me question stuff about myself. I would recommend this 10/10 times. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Physical abuse, Racism, and Violence

books_hay's review against another edition

emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Police brutality, Confinement, and Racism

Moderate: Racial slurs, Physical abuse, and Bullying

hudsononaux's review against another edition

dark mysterious reflective sad tense fast-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? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Toxic friendship, Fire/Fire injury, Child abuse, Car accident, Injury/Injury detail, Blood, Racism, Hate crime, Violence, Confinement, Body horror, Grief, Physical abuse, Bullying, and Death

Moderate: Police brutality and Racial slurs

fkshg8465's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

From the cover, it was easy to see this would be a retelling of Stephen King’s Carrie. I loved it. I loved the story but didn’t care for the way the story was told through interviews. Really great way to study race. Another book I would like to teach to high school students. Unfortunately, I’m pretty sure Texas has banned good book in the schools. Grrr…for that reason alone, I’m upgrading this to a five.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Outing, Blood, Death of parent, Gaslighting, Suicide, Bullying, Classism, Emotional abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Gun violence, Hate crime, Racism, Body horror, Panic attacks/disorders, Torture, Abandonment, Child abuse, Death, Gore, Grief, Murder, Police brutality, Physical abuse, Toxic friendship, and Violence

adavis16's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective sad tense fast-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Child abuse, Bullying, Domestic abuse, Racism, and Blood

ashleytalksbooks's review against another edition

challenging reflective tense medium-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? Yes

5.0

The Carrie retelling I didn’t know I needed! I devoured it in a day because I could not put it down.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism, Child abuse, Racial slurs, Religious bigotry, Hate crime, Physical abuse, Bullying, Confinement, Police brutality, and Blood