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caitlin_lore's review
- 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
Graphic: Racial slurs, Racism, Slavery, Suicide, Physical abuse, and Murder
gemstonejasper's review against another edition
- 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
4.0
It's a heartbreaking story that explores Dana's perspective as she is repeatedly pulled into the past to save the life of Rufus, her distant white ancestor. The first time she is pulled back, he is just a child and she saves his life. Each time she goes, he has aged up anywhere from months to years. To keep her family line going, and ensure her own existence, Dana has to keep Rufus alive long enough for his child to be born. But that's not easy. The story gives you no other choice but to watch as a child, innocent as any other, is corrupted by his family, culture, time, experiences, etc., and becomes a disgusting plantation owner.
Don't expect to read this in one sitting. Some books can be read that fast, and some people may be able to do that here. But the horror of the subject matter makes it very hard to read in one sitting. I had to take frequent breaks to process what had happened. But I really loved the story.
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Violence, Body horror, Medical trauma, Murder, Physical abuse, Sexism, Sexual assault, Trafficking, Ableism, Gaslighting, Blood, Confinement, Grief, Gun violence, Hate crime, Racial slurs, Self harm, Suicide, Child abuse, Racism, Rape, Chronic illness, Death, Gore, Suicide attempt, Torture, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Sexual violence, Police brutality, Sexual content, and Slavery
nick_thebucket's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Racial slurs, Sexism, Sexual harassment, Blood, Child abuse, Child death, Cursing, Hate crime, Trafficking, Torture, Toxic relationship, Death, Pregnancy, Physical abuse, Violence, Kidnapping, Sexual assault, Suicide attempt, Suicide, Toxic friendship, Misogyny, Racism, Rape, Slavery, Self harm, Sexual violence, Confinement, and Murder
Moderate: Vomit, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Kidnapping, Medical content, Abandonment, Gore, Injury/Injury detail, Incest, and Emotional abuse
emmaloren's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Rape, Slavery, Racism, Racial slurs, and Physical abuse
canascorner's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Hate crime, Blood, Classism, Rape, Forced institutionalization, Suicide, Violence, Confinement, Murder, Body horror, Slavery, Death of parent, Gore, and Racism
emrockwell14's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Suicide, Sexual assault, Death, Violence, Murder, Sexual violence, Domestic abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Slavery, Pregnancy, Torture, Suicide attempt, Self harm, Rape, Physical abuse, Misogyny, Medical trauma, and Blood
Minor: Miscarriage and Death of parent
ashenblood's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Graphic: Slavery, Racial slurs, and Racism
Moderate: Sexual assault, Murder, Self harm, Suicide attempt, Trafficking, Pregnancy, Rape, Sexism, Torture, Suicide, Religious bigotry, Sexual violence, and Misogyny
rcarri264's review
- 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
3.5
Graphic: Suicide attempt, Sexual violence, Violence, Suicide, Racism, Racial slurs, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Slavery, Physical abuse, Rape, and Suicidal thoughts
hmetwade's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Rape, Self harm, Sexual violence, Torture, Physical abuse, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Sexual assault, Death, Fire/Fire injury, Blood, Forced institutionalization, Gore, Medical trauma, Racism, Slavery, Suicide attempt, Violence, and Vomit
moon_dude's review against another edition
4.0
Graphic: Violence, Slavery, Sexual violence, and Racism