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4.03 AVERAGE
4.03 AVERAGE
dark
emotional
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I grew up in the community where this book is set with a hard working, single, Trinidadian mother. Everything about it resonates. Such a well-written book capturing the essence and beauty of the Rouge Valley and the complex lives of so many people who call it home.
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This book was not easy to read, it lets you in on a world different and more stigmatized than most. But the connection, love and hurt felt for each character is strong. The way the author writes is eloquent and powerful and chapters passed quickly. The way Michael speaks about his brother is especially touching.
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
A very visceral and searing short coming of age story in which racism and police brutality feature heavily.
It’s also the story of the deep bond between two brothers and the profound grief of a family and if a mother who had big dreams for her sons. Unfortunately, the realities of being an immigrant family, with a different skin colour, and being male mean that you are guilty until proven innocent and are subject to many prejudices that others never have to face.
An excellent piece of Canlit.
emotional
reflective
sad
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:
Yes
This book was tough to rate. It’s so beautifully poignant and sad, so it’s not exactly an enjoyable read but I still got through it very quickly. i almost wish it was a little longer and yet i feel it was just the right length. it’s downfall were sometimes I found myself zoning out a little, and I wish we had explored Francis as a character more. Sometimes the time jumping was a bit confusing, but I did think this element was well done.
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes