A review by elliecottrell
The Prophets by Robert Jones Jr.

dark emotional reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

This book is a very sad but moving book that heavily explores ancestral connections (and as part of this, ancestral/indigenous thinking) in the context of slavery. I really enjoyed this book, and as an LGBTQ person I felt this book was really powerful in a sad way, emulating a narrative where a phoenix arises out of the ruins/ashes. Would read again :)
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