Reviews tagging 'Racism'

Ring Shout by P. Djèlí Clark

364 reviews

ceemonkee's review against another edition

The blend of fantasy and history didn't click with me.

---

Content Warnings

Moderate: Racism

sabrinalefebvre's review against another edition

challenging dark tense fast-paced

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

3.75

---

Content Warnings

Graphic: Racial slurs, Racism, Death, and Body horror

Moderate: Death of parent

willow1113's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional tense fast-paced

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

4.5

---

Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism, Violence, Body horror, Death, Racial slurs, Blood, Animal death, and Gore

renjessc's review against another edition

adventurous dark fast-paced

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

5.0

---

Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Racism, and Body horror

nakutski's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny mysterious sad tense 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? No

5.0

---

Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism, Violence, Death, and Cannibalism

natahoochie's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring tense fast-paced

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

4.75

BONKERS premise. Great read. 

---

Content Warnings

Graphic: Religious bigotry, Violence, Racism, Murder, Racial slurs, War, Gore, Death, Body horror, and Blood

Moderate: Sexual content

notapenguin's review against another edition

dark emotional tense 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

5.0

---

Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror, Gore, Racism, Hate crime, and Racial slurs

Moderate: Death of parent, Blood, Fire/Fire injury, and Slavery

lybarron's review against another edition

adventurous dark tense 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? It's complicated

3.75

This was a great magical realism tinged look at the Klan and the history of racism in America. The real strength of this book is how it talks about and how the MC is able to take ownership of their pain and loss. The topic is undeniably heavy but the way the story is told is engaging and has some humor to it. 

I listened on audio and enjoyed the different voices and tones the narrator uses.

---

Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism, Racial slurs, and Gore

Moderate: Fire/Fire injury

stephaniediane07's review against another edition

adventurous dark tense fast-paced

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

4.25

---

Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism, Murder, Death, Violence, and Blood

Moderate: Body horror

Minor: Slavery

sadiejayne3426's review against another edition

adventurous dark hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

This genre isn’t usually my speed but I am so glad I read it! The prose style is simple, powerful, and beautiful. The use of dialect and imagery gives such a great window into this world and these lovable characters. I felt like I was reading a folk tale, an epic, and a high art piece all at once. The body horror and gore was done tastefully — it was shocking and gruesome without being unreadable for my squeamish self. My biggest critique is that it was almost too fast-paced for my liking and I would have really liked to see a deeper dive into the characters and the world building. I did love it though, and would totally read a sequel if one ever comes about!

---

Content Warnings

Graphic: Slavery, Hate crime, Racism, Violence, Fire/Fire injury, Gore, Grief, Murder, Blood, Genocide, Torture, Death, Body horror, and Death of parent