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duparker's review against another edition
4.0
Very interesting and engaging story about a college grad looking for something in life to focus on. Prose is enjoyable and the pace works well. A bit jarring at times with the story in a story, but it works well.
jilliebeanreads's review against another edition
4.0
It took me a few attempts to get into The Fugitivities audiobook. But when I started over at Chapter 1--and listened without multitasking--it really captured me. And I listened to the entire book (while painting!) on a Sunday afternoon.
Overall, I really enjoyed it. Jesse McCarthy's characters were well-developed, each with their own tangential stories. (My favorite among them was Nathaniel, the ex-NBA player). I also loved the global nature of the book -- it was set in New York City, then Paris and then South America.
But most of all, I loved the messages about race and interracial love. And especially what it's like to live as a Black man amongst friends and strangers -- and how one finds a self-identity in other cultures.
This is a great work of art from a debut author. It was well done as an audiobook and I enjoyed the narration by Corey Allen. Special thanks to Recorded Books for an advanced listener copy via the NetGalley app.
Overall, I really enjoyed it. Jesse McCarthy's characters were well-developed, each with their own tangential stories. (My favorite among them was Nathaniel, the ex-NBA player). I also loved the global nature of the book -- it was set in New York City, then Paris and then South America.
But most of all, I loved the messages about race and interracial love. And especially what it's like to live as a Black man amongst friends and strangers -- and how one finds a self-identity in other cultures.
This is a great work of art from a debut author. It was well done as an audiobook and I enjoyed the narration by Corey Allen. Special thanks to Recorded Books for an advanced listener copy via the NetGalley app.
kcameron's review against another edition
challenging
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
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