A review by hollydyer328
The Trees by Percival Everett

challenging dark informative mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

A dark, addictive page-turner of a murder mystery that comments on white supremacy in America by paying homage to the history of Emmett Till and lynching. I thought this was original and clever, however a little disturbing and graphic for my taste. 

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