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4.39 AVERAGE
4.39 AVERAGE
cried for all of us who have never received a letter like this from those that have hurt us.
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
funny
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I didn't listen to the title I cried for them. All of them.
This book took me through so many emotions I don't even know where to start. I loved that this wasn't written like a traditional novel. Telling the story through a series of letters enhanced it. I resonated with this story because, as someone who used to judge my mother about her alcoholism, I realized the importance of learning her story and hearing it from her directly. Daniel Black does a great job highlighting the importance of knowing our parents' stories and history. This book also touched on many other essential issues and discussion points, including male masculinity, gender roles, and male emotional availability. Most importantly, it emphasized generational parenting and that it's hard for parents to give their children what they didn't have and didn't receive. I was conflicted throughout this story on whether to sympathize with Jacob or side-eye him. One part of me understood, while the other wished he would've been open to learning and understanding the world that Isaac would grow up in. I listened to the audio, which the author narrated, while reading this. It enhanced my reading experience as Black is a fantastic narrator and brought the story to life. The ending left me with so much wonder. I wish we could've gotten at least one response from Isaac. In the future, I hope we get a book with his responses.
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Racism, Sexism
Minor: Abortion
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Beautifully written. Healing and peace and growth and family trauma all at once.
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional