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stephaniesteen73's review against another edition
5.0
This book is tough to read, and even tougher to get out of your head. Absolutely heartbreaking yet beautiful to see the resilience of the human spirit, holding on to hope, generation after generation.
hzcyr's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
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
5.0
halleb23's review
challenging
reflective
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
del98's review against another edition
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
prettypious's review against another edition
5.0
I just read this again for the second time 5.14.22-5.15.22 and it was even better the second time. It’s all just beautiful writing. The language, character development, storyline/plot, story structure,the tone, the rhythm of it all, is masterful/genius. Highly recommend.
kboykin's review against another edition
My sister recommended this book and she never disappoints. I work with kids who experience trauma and this book shows you how it manifests through generations. I often had trouble remembering people but with the help of the family tree in the front of the book, I made it through. lol. Wonderful read.
chloejen's review against another edition
5.0
somehow, SOMEHOW, the fact that i read this for school did not change my enjoyment AT ALL and holy crap am i glad for that.
somehow this book:
takes place over 250 years
- has a whole bunch of main characters and relationships to keep track of over two continents
- reoccurring symbolism
- themes that go anywhere from systemic racism, sexual assault, toxic masculinity and everything in between with NOTHING feeling forced.
- displays a wide variety of family dynamics and cultures
and STILL manages to be cohesive and enjoyable while also managing to make you reflect back on your like and the history of colonization and the slave trade like you never had before.
somehow this book:
takes place over 250 years
- has a whole bunch of main characters and relationships to keep track of over two continents
- reoccurring symbolism
- themes that go anywhere from systemic racism, sexual assault, toxic masculinity and everything in between with NOTHING feeling forced.
- displays a wide variety of family dynamics and cultures
and STILL manages to be cohesive and enjoyable while also managing to make you reflect back on your like and the history of colonization and the slave trade like you never had before.
meganreads33's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
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
4.75