Reviews tagging 'Hate crime'

Memphis by Tara M. Stringfellow

57 reviews

paris_nicole's review against another edition

challenging emotional sad tense 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? No

4.75

I really enjoyed this book. Is it written in multiple POVs (all females from three generations of the same family), in multiple timelines. The book addresses inter-familial trauma, while simultaneously acknowledging the racial history of this country and the atrocities faced by Black people. The story also celebrates the beauty of the Black community, specifically Black women, and their ability to hold the weight of the world on their shoulders.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Incest, Gun violence, Racial slurs, Racism, Hate crime, Murder, Physical abuse, Police brutality, and Rape

kianau_reads's review against another edition

emotional reflective medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Emotional abuse, Hate crime, and Slavery

headachesince03's review against another edition

challenging emotional funny inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Pregnancy, War, Death of parent, Toxic relationship, Death, Sexism, Sexual violence, Violence, Hate crime, Murder, Physical abuse, Rape, Racial slurs, Racism, Domestic abuse, Misogyny, Sexual assault, Grief, Gun violence, Abandonment, Alcoholism, Police brutality, Child abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Forced institutionalization, and Gaslighting

Minor: Medical content, Mental illness, Religious bigotry, Slavery, Addiction, Emotional abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Torture, Infidelity, and Infertility

faedre's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective sad tense fast-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism, Murder, Domestic abuse, Incest, Hate crime, Rape, Racial slurs, War, Pregnancy, Death, Physical abuse, Death of parent, Violence, and Toxic relationship

anna_rubin's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racial slurs, Police brutality, Rape, Toxic relationship, Sexual violence, Violence, War, Sexual assault, Racism, Physical abuse, Hate crime, Murder, and Gun violence

Moderate: Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Grief, Infidelity, Death, and Misogyny

lilo000's review against another edition

emotional medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.5

Some beautiful description. Took me a minute to realize the connection between the two stories. Also took me a minute to  wrap my head around jumping time periods with each chapter but I got the hang of it eventually. I'm guessing the acknowledgements were narrated by the author - definitely made them that much more powerful. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racial slurs, Violence, Rape, Racism, Sexual violence, Abandonment, and War

Moderate: Death of parent, Hate crime, Gun violence, Death, War, Grief, and Cursing

Minor: Sexism, Murder, Medical content, and Pregnancy

nikniknik's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional reflective 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? No

4.5

Heavy. Powerful. 

I left this book wanting to cry - in happiness, in sorrow, in grief, in hope - none, both, all of the above. 

Ms Stringfellow's prose is artfully composed. The words flow like a poem - or maybe even music. And the stories woven within are like a time machine, taking me - to Memphis, to the Civil Rights movement, to 9/11, and beyond, and before, and everything in between.

I picked up and put down this story a few times, not lacking for quality, but because I was not ready to handle the story being told.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault, Hate crime, and Racism

felixmarauder's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective 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? It's complicated

4.75

Memphis was poignant, engaging, and an insightful micro look at 3 matriarchal generations in North Memphis. Stringfellow did an amazing job drawing a clear picture of these characters' lives, struggles, triumphs, and connections. I couldn't put it down and am eagerly awaiting her next work.

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Content Warnings

Minor: Hate crime, Racial slurs, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Racism, and Gun violence

alhelton's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring 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? No

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcohol, Gun violence, Violence, Classism, Hate crime, Murder, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Child abuse, Racism, Physical abuse, Domestic abuse, Toxic relationship, Police brutality, and Racial slurs

Moderate: War and Murder

josie2k's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful inspiring reflective tense 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? It's complicated

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Racial slurs, Hate crime, Self harm, Rape, Sexual assault, Domestic abuse, Racism, Sexual violence, and Cursing