Reviews

Time's Undoing by Cheryl A. Head

amanda884's review against another edition

emotional mysterious slow-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

3.0

andthatsonliterature's review

4.0

This was a nicely paced novel centered around a young Black journalist, Meghan McKenzie, who decides to travel to Alabama to discover the truth of her great grandfather’s murder in light of another police brutality incident. Featuring a dual timeline, I enjoyed the way the author switched back in forth between the past and present day, favoring the chapters of the past a little more. I thought the author did a wonderful job of showcasing that while time may have changed and things are certainly a lot different, there are still hood wearers among us, especially in positions of power like the police force. There were a few things I could’ve done without like the romance, felt it was just sprinkled in and not really needed to move the plot along. That aside, I think the story as a whole was a great read. I love a good historical fiction and this one had some mystery/suspense elements to it that I really enjoyed.

blaqcofee42's review

adventurous challenging hopeful inspiring reflective slow-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

5.0

5 ⭐ rating...When I tell you this story was amazingly good. It was such a mystery and a thrill. 

Meghan was determined to solve the mystery of who murdered her Great-Grandfather.

When I tell you this story made me shed some tears once Meghan found out everything.

A beautiful story about family history. The injustice African Americans had to go through during the Jim Crow era.

This story was crafted so beautifully especially how it went between two time periods to give insight on both perspectives.

Definitely recommend this book to anyone who loves historical fiction and mysteries.

susanalexandra's review

medium-paced

4.0

Woman’s search for information about her black relatives in the south in 1920’s

jamiers_in_ws's review

challenging reflective 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? It's complicated

4.0

elizar3's review against another edition

5.0

Oh my! You must read this book.  Books do not make me cry and this one did. Well written, grateful pacing, fantastic story. 

rebwenhall's review

adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful informative inspiring mysterious sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

labajas5280's review against another edition

dark mysterious reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.25

craftyanty's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

This engaging novel is told through alternating perspectives and time lines.  Ultimately, the two converge beautifully.  Mystery lovers might especially enjoy this book as the writing has a mystery-feel to it.  The audio was very well done. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism

Moderate: Racial slurs and Violence

Minor: Sexual assault

blade42's review

informative reflective medium-paced

4.25