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justkeyreads's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
This is so sad and I definitely needed refreshers and needed to stop 🛑 because it was a bit too much & rough with what the two estranged sisters go through essentially earlier in the lineage slavery line.
lavrendy's review against another edition
5.0
This thread of stories was so powerful!!! The format kept me engaged throughout the whole thing, writing was perfect, characters felt so real. Super compelling read.
nilo89's review against another edition
emotional
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? It's complicated
4.5
soph_ieee's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
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? It's complicated
5.0
harrietlayhe's review against another edition
challenging
informative
medium-paced
- 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? It's complicated
4.5
miamuller's review against another edition
3.0
I wanted to love this book. I really did.
There were aspects which I loved: the storytelling, the contrasting writing styles between narratives; the intricate ways that trauma and injustice trickled down through generations; the complex moral predicaments characters found themselves in. But there were also aspects that I hated: the many unnecessary sentences devoted to sexualization of women in the male narratives; the heavy-handed metaphors that left little room for interpretation; the focus on romantic and sexual relationships, while familial and friendly relationships were sidelined.
This is undoubtedly an important and impressive book, but the flaws and shortcomings distracted me from an otherwise powerful story.
There were aspects which I loved: the storytelling, the contrasting writing styles between narratives; the intricate ways that trauma and injustice trickled down through generations; the complex moral predicaments characters found themselves in. But there were also aspects that I hated: the many unnecessary sentences devoted to sexualization of women in the male narratives; the heavy-handed metaphors that left little room for interpretation; the focus on romantic and sexual relationships, while familial and friendly relationships were sidelined.
This is undoubtedly an important and impressive book, but the flaws and shortcomings distracted me from an otherwise powerful story.
bstollfus's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5