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f18's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
sad
fast-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? It's complicated
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Grief, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Religious bigotry, and Suicidal thoughts
Moderate: Bullying, Chronic illness, Confinement, Death, and Terminal illness
Minor: Medical content, Miscarriage, Pregnancy, and Violence
aconfundityofcrows's review
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Excellent and not what I was expecting. This is another early African American fiction novel. Probably the third ever published after the novels Clotel and The Garies & Their Friends (Not counting the novella “The Heroic Slave” written by Fredrick Douglass). Overall a really sad semi-autobiographical story though so worth keeping in mind if you are interested.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment, Bullying, Child abuse, Chronic illness, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Grief, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Religious bigotry, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Violence, and Xenophobia
Moderate: Death of parent and Misogyny
Minor: Injury/Injury detail, Pregnancy, and Slavery
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