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bedtimesandbooks'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
4.0
Graphic: Bullying, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Hate crime, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexism, Transphobia, Violence, Medical content, Dementia, Death of parent, Murder, and Abandonment
skudiklier'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
5.0
Graphic: Bullying, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Hate crime, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Violence, Xenophobia, Medical content, Dementia, Grief, Death of parent, and Murder
carolined's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Racism and Violence
Moderate: Racial slurs
Minor: Sexism, Terminal illness, and Transphobia
ashlightgrayson'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
4.0
There are many contrasts drawn between the lives of Stella and Desiree and their respective daughters, Kennedy and Jude. Eventually the lives of the cousins intersect, and as a result, so do those of the twins. Through Stella we see the price of passing as white in a society that rejects blackness. Meanwhile, Desiree must grapple with the rejection her dark skinned daughter, Jude, suffers in a community and society that values lighter skin. We are also introduced to a transgender character who must struggle with living in a society that isn't accepting of people like him.
The story has incredible analogies and social commentary. The message at the end is also very powerful and makes everything that happens come together. If you are a fan of literary fiction that has heavy social commentary, this is a good book for you.
Graphic: Racial slurs and Racism
Moderate: Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, Hate crime, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Sexism, Sexual content, and Murder
Minor: Homophobia and Death of parent
katrinarose'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
4.0
Graphic: Racial slurs, Racism, Sexism, Sexual assault, Grief, Death of parent, and Murder
Moderate: Domestic abuse and Toxic relationship
Minor: Sexual content, Medical content, and Dementia
rae_bookmarkchronicles's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I think the reason that I didn't rate it higher is that I didn't really feel connected to any of the characters. In particular I really disliked Stella and Kennedy felt.... almost irrelevant
Graphic: Bullying, Domestic abuse, Racial slurs, and Racism
Minor: Sexism and Sexual assault
fasika's review against another edition
- 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
4.0
Minor: Bullying, Domestic abuse, Racism, Sexism, and Sexual assault