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jacquatch's review
emotional
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs, Violence, Racism, and Murder
Minor: Rape and Sexual content
amyej01's review
adventurous
emotional
sad
tense
medium-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? N/A
4.0
prithikas's review
emotional
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.0
soliteyah's review
emotional
tense
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? No
4.0
Interesting autobiographical read. The writing felt a little simplistic at times, and certain mundane details could've been cut, but I was engaged by the story.
deniset's review
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
2.5
mald626's review
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
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
3.75
bcat0124's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
rmarcin's review
5.0
Beautifully written book about a young woman reporter determined to find the truth about her family.
Told in 2 timelines, 1929 and 2019.
In 1929, a master carpenter, Robert, and his wife, along with their daughter, moved to AL from FL. Sadly, Robert is targeted by the police and the Klan, and tragedy happens.
In 2019, Meghan, a journalist, wants to research about her great-grandfather (Robert) and his murder. She heads to Birmingham to write a story, and to research the murder. She stumbles upon help in unlikely sources, and also rips off the bandage hiding some tragic history.
I loved this book, it kept me interested and engaged, and I enjoyed Meghan's drive for the truth.
Told in 2 timelines, 1929 and 2019.
In 1929, a master carpenter, Robert, and his wife, along with their daughter, moved to AL from FL. Sadly, Robert is targeted by the police and the Klan, and tragedy happens.
In 2019, Meghan, a journalist, wants to research about her great-grandfather (Robert) and his murder. She heads to Birmingham to write a story, and to research the murder. She stumbles upon help in unlikely sources, and also rips off the bandage hiding some tragic history.
I loved this book, it kept me interested and engaged, and I enjoyed Meghan's drive for the truth.
in_and_out_of_the_stash's review
3.0
All the time I was reading this, I was thinking that the readers who go on about show not tell would be having a field day with this book. Which is a shame as I enjoyed the premise of the book and it was an easy read.