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A review by badattentionspan_reader
An American Marriage by Tayari Jones
emotional
informative
reflective
tense
slow-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? It's complicated
3.75
Okay, so I didn't love this book. But I didn't hate it. I think the info is important. That's probably what garnishes a higher review from me.
It is very important to read and understand how life can completely change for an incarcerated black man. And that man being wrongfully accused at that. His whole personality and demeanor change. It is incredibly important to read that. Understand that. Open your emotions to that. It is something that happens often in our society. I feel a lot of people could benefit and learn something from this book.
This is going to be a great book to discuss for book club. There are many topics and themes to discuss.
Overall, though, the plot is not what kept me going. It was the unknowns of the relationship. And the emotions.
**the audiobook has great readers. I did a listen/read along and really enjoyed it that way**
It is very important to read and understand how life can completely change for an incarcerated black man. And that man being wrongfully accused at that. His whole personality and demeanor change. It is incredibly important to read that. Understand that. Open your emotions to that. It is something that happens often in our society. I feel a lot of people could benefit and learn something from this book.
This is going to be a great book to discuss for book club. There are many topics and themes to discuss.
Overall, though, the plot is not what kept me going. It was the unknowns of the relationship. And the emotions.
**the audiobook has great readers. I did a listen/read along and really enjoyed it that way**