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noskills's review
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
informative
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? Yes
5.0
Have you heard the one about the Japanese and Black families in South Los Angeles during a historic uprising? Revoyr explodes this singular moment in the city’s history into an expansive, yet tightly-wound exploration of race, history, sociology, crime, mystery and family drama. Like other canon crime novels, the city looms large as an unspoken character. But Revoyr focuses on the residents and the effect of the city’s history on their relationships with each other, which is what differentiates this novel. An unforgettable masterpiece.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs, Police brutality, and Hate crime
Moderate: Murder, Violence, and Racism
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