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A review by arnoles
Sing, Unburied, Sing by Jesmyn Ward
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
medium-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
5.0
I loved this book. The threads of the generational story, both the trauma and the gifts, came together beautifully. I loved the alternating POVs as well. This book was moving and sad but ultimately hopeful and healing.
Graphic: Addiction, Racial slurs, Vomit, Cancer, Drug abuse, Hate crime, and Racism
Moderate: Police brutality
Minor: Animal death