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A review by tasha_slone
The House of Eve by Sadeqa Johnson
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I read through some reviews prior to reading to get some concept of what other readers thought. A lot of reviews found the book predictable. Although, I agree I feel this story needed to be told.
I figured out the twist of the story about 50% in, but Johnson is a gifted author, and her writing is complex. This book shines a light on some powerful topics based on real events taking place. The story is though-provoking and by the end you will be fully wrapped up in the story between Ruby and Eleanor. The book was moving and compelling and I could not put it down.
This is the first book I’ve read by this author. I am not disappointed and will be reading Yellow Wife ASAP!
TW: Racism, Colorism, Classism, Miscarriage, abortion, abuse, and forms of SA
I figured out the twist of the story about 50% in, but Johnson is a gifted author, and her writing is complex. This book shines a light on some powerful topics based on real events taking place. The story is though-provoking and by the end you will be fully wrapped up in the story between Ruby and Eleanor. The book was moving and compelling and I could not put it down.
This is the first book I’ve read by this author. I am not disappointed and will be reading Yellow Wife ASAP!
TW: Racism, Colorism, Classism, Miscarriage, abortion, abuse, and forms of SA