Reviews

Deacon King Kong by James McBride

meaghandesigns's review against another edition

4.0

Such an incredible and rich cast of characters. It started a bit slow for me but once I got into it I didn’t want to leave this world.

zacharyleo34's review against another edition

emotional mysterious reflective medium-paced

4.5

janetpants's review against another edition

challenging funny hopeful lighthearted reflective sad 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

4.25

ad1t1s's review against another edition

dark funny mysterious 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? Yes

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, and Suicide

donaldleitch's review against another edition

hopeful medium-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

mollybyrne's review against another edition

medium-paced

3.0

begquilter's review against another edition

3.0

This was an interesting book about the project area of New York and how people lived there. There were times where I felt that the story dragged and didn't keep my attention. Then other parts were engaging.

jslive's review against another edition

3.0

“Deacon King Kong” by James McBride has an interesting, intricate plot with tons of colourful characters. But I can’t seem to get myself all that wound up in McBride’s stories.

eggsofamerica86's review against another edition

funny mysterious fast-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? Yes

4.5

the_villager's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious relaxing medium-paced

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

4.0