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304 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781335425737
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Hanover Square Press
Publication date: 01 February 2022
Description
A Black father makes amends with his gay son through letters written on his deathbed in this wise and penetrating novel of empathy and forgiveness, for fans of Ta-Nehisi Coates, Robert Jones Jr. and Alice WalkerAs Jacob lies dying, he begins to wr...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,540 reviews
Moods
reflective 83%
sad 78%
challenging 35%
dark 19%
hopeful 19%
tense 15%
inspiring 14%
informative 9%
adventurous 1%
funny 1%
Pace
fast 25%
slow 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 88% | A mix: 8% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 65% | Yes: 22% | No: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 77% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 98% | It's complicated: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Homophobia, Child abuse, Domestic abuseModerate
Alcoholism, Sexual assault, Death of parent
304 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781335425737
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Hanover Square Press
Publication date: 01 February 2022
Description
A Black father makes amends with his gay son through letters written on his deathbed in this wise and penetrating novel of empathy and forgiveness, for fans of Ta-Nehisi Coates, Robert Jones Jr. and Alice WalkerAs Jacob lies dying, he begins to wr...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,540 reviews
Moods
reflective 83%
sad 78%
challenging 35%
dark 19%
hopeful 19%
tense 15%
inspiring 14%
informative 9%
adventurous 1%
funny 1%
Pace
fast 25%
slow 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 88% | A mix: 8% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 65% | Yes: 22% | No: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 77% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 98% | It's complicated: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Homophobia, Child abuse, Domestic abuseModerate
Alcoholism, Sexual assault, Death of parent