Reviews with content warning for Homophobia - Homebodies

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Homebodies by Tembe Denton-Hurst

13 reviews

tlaynejones's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective tense slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated

4.0

This was just what I was looking for, a queer contemporary/ lit fic novel about being a person. Then when it opened with a quote from Thick by Tressie McMillan Cottom, a book I loooooved, I was so excited. Ultimately I did enjoy this novel about a Black woman coming to terms with who she is, while also grappling with developments in her romantic relationship, and the insidious racism permeating her professional life. I will definitely read another book by this author. My only real issue was that I found the story a little too drawn out. Recommended for when you are in the mood for a dive into the mind of a relatable but hugely conflicted protagonist. CW for Racism and some homophobia.

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mackenzbee's review against another edition

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emotional slow-paced

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

2.75

I truly believe that this just isn’t the book for me. I do think it’s well written and the author did a good job of channeling the emotions of the characters, I just didn’t enjoy the lack of character development.

I also don’t enjoy infidelity in books, and that plot point just fully ruined Mickey for me.

Overall, not for me but I would be willing to read more from this author.

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peachani's review against another edition

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challenging emotional reflective slow-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

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calamitydane's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I'm in love with this book. I ate it up. The characters were lovable and relatable and flawed in a way that made them so real. The literary voice was very strong. It felt like sitting down with friends and listening to them vent. And it really showed some stuff that people like me don't see but is reality for so many people.

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maceydowns's review against another edition

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emotional medium-paced

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

2.75

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hawk_just_hawk's review against another edition

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emotional reflective sad slow-paced

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

3.5

Such a frustrating read for me. I’m not really into “bad communication” as the major theme. You spend 700 pages watching someone that you want to care about making awful decisions and don’t get the pay-off when she

finally (FINALLY) tells off the fuckboi.

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gracescanlon's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful reflective slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? N/A
Loveable characters? N/A
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

This book sounded SO good. After reading and enjoying The Other Black Girl a few years ago, Homebodies sounded tangentially similar and more appealing (to me).

The characters, their relationships, and their interactions were believable and well-fleshed out. Mickey’s frustration at the unfairness (at best) of her situation was palpable.

I’d expected the story to primarily be about the racism, micro-aggressions, etc. that Mickey and other POC experience, as well as the effect of her letter and the fallout from its going viral. That was what appealed to me most when I read the inside cover at the library. However, the story focused primarily on Mickey’s current romantic relationship and her reuniting with her first love. It was a good story, but I was still incredibly disappointed that the story I’d been promised was not what I got when I read the book.

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deetabz's review against another edition

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challenging emotional medium-paced

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

2.75

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moondreaming's review against another edition

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

1.5

there were many times i was very close to dnf'ing this book and the only reason i didn't was because i wanted to know how everything worked out. however, the ending of this book is, in my opinion, too open. so many of the sub plots and even, i would argue, the main plot weren't resolved.
i also didn't like any of the characters expect grandma anna and i didn't like or feel a connection to mickey at all.
i found the premise of the book interesting and an important conversation to be had. the actual book itself felt frustrating.

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amberlfaris's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful sad tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

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