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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.
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The love interest was unnecessary and took away from the story. Also the ghost was a bit much with everything else going on.loririder71's review
emotional
sad
slow-paced
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.75
The writing felt too journalistic at times, which I guess makes sense given the author's background. I really would have liked an author's note talking about the real-life story behind the novel.
jamdontshakelikethat's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
tense
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? It's complicated
5.0
ulviyyask's review
emotional
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Racial slurs, Racism, Murder, Police brutality, Hate crime, and Gun violence
Moderate: Blood and Death of parent
Minor: Stalking, Dementia, and Grief
suzydemric's review
4.0
Based on a true story within the author's family history, this was an interesting and heartbreaking story told in two time-lines.
The mystery behind the great-grandfather's death, and present day racism is compelling.
The mystery behind the great-grandfather's death, and present day racism is compelling.
danidsfavereads's review
4.0
A very interesting story about one woman’s quest to uncover her family’s history.
This book has a little of everything - mystery, romance, friendship.
Really enjoyable.
This book has a little of everything - mystery, romance, friendship.
Really enjoyable.
rebelqueen's review
3.0
Strong plot. But this should have been labeled YA. The dialogue was so young.
lit_vibrations's review
5.0
What length will someone one go to uncover the truth? That’s what I thought about after reading Time’s Undoing. This was such an extraordinary novel I literally enjoyed every moment of reading this book. When I say I want to read historical fiction this book is the perfect example of that. The type of mood it creates was so masterful and the mystery and suspense behind uncovering the truth about Meghan’s grandfather had me on edge. It was also the perfect blend between the 1920’s and present day. Once I found out the author based some of the book off her family history I was immersed even deeper into the story.
This heartbreaking story will take you back into a world where tragedy strikes and those who vowed to uphold the law attempt to cover up the truth. Inspired by true events the novel follows Meghan McKenzie a young Black reporter who searches for answers in the unsolved murder of her great-grandfather Robert Lee Harrington in segregated Birmingham, Alabama, back in the 1920’s. It unfolds between alternating timelines of the past and present by both Meghan and her grandfather Robert.
The authors vivid depiction of the past and her similarities to police brutality and corruption in the judicial system shows that these are issues African Americans still face today. I felt so many emotions while reading this book I was upset even a little heartbroken at one point.
Overall this book was nothing short of amazing for me. The believable details, great pacing, and the way the characters background stories are gradually revealed keeps the reading going. Although the novel centers around such a tragic event knowing the truth will be uncovered by the end gives a degree of hope. Special thanks to the author, @duttonbooks, & @netgalley for my advanced copy!!!!
This heartbreaking story will take you back into a world where tragedy strikes and those who vowed to uphold the law attempt to cover up the truth. Inspired by true events the novel follows Meghan McKenzie a young Black reporter who searches for answers in the unsolved murder of her great-grandfather Robert Lee Harrington in segregated Birmingham, Alabama, back in the 1920’s. It unfolds between alternating timelines of the past and present by both Meghan and her grandfather Robert.
The authors vivid depiction of the past and her similarities to police brutality and corruption in the judicial system shows that these are issues African Americans still face today. I felt so many emotions while reading this book I was upset even a little heartbroken at one point.
Overall this book was nothing short of amazing for me. The believable details, great pacing, and the way the characters background stories are gradually revealed keeps the reading going. Although the novel centers around such a tragic event knowing the truth will be uncovered by the end gives a degree of hope. Special thanks to the author, @duttonbooks, & @netgalley for my advanced copy!!!!
xereads's review
5.0
Loved this read! This would be a great book for a book club or class discussion about the implications of hate, racism, and oppression. I definitely tried to piece things together as I read and I loved the different POV the author gave.