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lilcoppertop's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
fast-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? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Medical content, Racism, Terminal illness, Death of parent, Alcoholism, Colonisation, Xenophobia, Vomit, Violence, Domestic abuse, Death, Grief, Drug use, Physical abuse, Emotional abuse, Drug abuse, Police brutality, Mental illness, Addiction, Alcohol, Child death, Child abuse, Toxic relationship, and Abandonment
lyndsay_bibliophile's review against another edition
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
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? Yes
5.0
This book is an experience - filled with characters so real you'll find yourself laughing with them one minute and hurting for them the next. A must-read for anyone who appreciates a slow burn.
Hokeah's storytelling is pure magic - raw and honest, weaving in humor and tenderness. The shift between voices takes some getting used to initially. Each voice is distinct, each narrative contributing to the story of a family grappling with love, loss, and historical trauma.
I found myself relating to each character, seeing echoes of my own loved ones in their struggles and triumphs. Vincent stole my heart with his quiet wisdom, but every character resonated in a way that felt deeply personal.
Graphic: Mental illness, Addiction, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Abandonment, Grief, Alcoholism, Cursing, Drug use, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, and Violence
Moderate: Child abuse and Child death
Minor: Suicidal thoughts
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