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writer_egreene's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Abandonment, Classism, and Racism
Moderate: Sexual assault, Violence, Dysphoria, Domestic abuse, Racial slurs, Sexual harassment, Misogyny, and Slavery
coziebookclub's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Brit Bennett’s work certainly should not go unnoticed. Family values, two generations of love and pain, and each character’s journeys immediately captured a place in my heart. I became very invested with each new chapter introducing another character’s point of view. Every individual battled with identity one way or another and it was very important for Bennett to highlight their struggles with race, colorism, gender, abuse, and growing up. The cultural and historical context provided was also significant in giving the reader a sense of what kind of world these women have to live in and adjust to, especially with the time jumps between each generation and different parts of the book. Normally, I would find time skips and multiple-character POVs too stressful or hard to keep up with, but I felt very connected to each character and had no trouble with the multiple POVs. It was extremely satisfying to see the generations come together and fit like a puzzle as their lives crossed through happenchance. This book will certainly stick with me and is a reminder that you can always give yourself a chance to grow and find yourself no matter how far you are in life.
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Racism, and Racial slurs
Moderate: Sexism and Hate crime
turidt's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Abandonment, Racism, Racial slurs, Death of parent, and Dementia
Moderate: Murder, Domestic abuse, and Violence
amandam71's review against another edition
- 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
3.0
Graphic: Murder, Racism, and Sexual assault
kzarate's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Racism
jhabelita's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
1.75
Graphic: Racial slurs and Racism
euhfubeuh's review against another edition
- 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
4.25
Graphic: Violence
Moderate: Abandonment, Racial slurs, Racism, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Stalking
imaginefishes's review against another edition
- 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? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Racism, Grief, Hate crime, Murder, and Death of parent
Moderate: Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Dementia, Domestic abuse, Abandonment, and Gaslighting
Minor: Dysphoria and Bullying
jluv1220's review against another edition
- 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? Yes
3.75
Moderate: Racism and Racial slurs
sighclopss's review against another edition
- 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? Yes
4.75
This was such an interesting read with compelling characters, my main let down was the ending wasn't enough for me. I could have easily read another 200+ pages! I still have so many unanswered questions! But I understand with this type of philosophical story there can't ever really be a satisfying ending.
I found the topic of colorism/racism and being biracial intriguing. Cultural identity vs ethnic. The theme of 'passing.' It had many confronting themes, some I related too, others that helped further expand my world view.
This was overall a complicated story, I felt like the author did the complexity justice. The writing style flowed easily, and I loved every second of reading it.
Graphic: Dementia, Domestic abuse, Death of parent, Classism, Hate crime, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, and Racism
Moderate: Abandonment
Minor: Colonisation, Slavery, Medical content, Terminal illness, Chronic illness, and Deadnaming