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thebowandthebook's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Incredibly vibrant description and characterization, felt like I was transported straight to NYC. Storyline was good, intertwining in interesting ways. Good emotional attachment to some characters (especially the Elephant), but not all of the characters were likable, but they were very lifelike.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Racial slurs, and Cursing
Moderate: Racism, Gun violence, Murder, and Sexual content
Minor: Drug use, Infidelity, and Suicide
annareads9898's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
James McBride is phenomenal writer and this book was absolutely fantastic. I loved it so much (the characters were incredibly loveable despite their flaws) and when I wasn't reading it all I was thinking about was how I wanted to be reading it.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Death, Drug abuse, Grief, Gun violence, Mental illness, Racial slurs, Racism, Toxic relationship, and Violence
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Infidelity, Police brutality, and Rape
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