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The Removed
by Brandon Hobson
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I really enjoyed this book, but I can see why the reviews for it are so middling. This is definitely not a book for everyone, you're either going to love it or hate it.
It is a moody, atmospheric, and character driven novel. It is a swiftly flowing book that weaves together the present with the past, both recent and far back, while still remaining very much a "slice of life" of each character. It combines modern ideals with Cherokee myth. It does not give everything away. The endings for each of the characters are ambiguous and leave the reader to fill in many of the blanks. Of the stories, I really found Sonia and Tsala's the most compelling, though Edgar's chapters had me at the edge of my seat.
This was a quicker read and I highly recommend it giving it a shot even if it doesn't seem appealing to you.
It is a moody, atmospheric, and character driven novel. It is a swiftly flowing book that weaves together the present with the past, both recent and far back, while still remaining very much a "slice of life" of each character. It combines modern ideals with Cherokee myth. It does not give everything away. The endings for each of the characters are ambiguous and leave the reader to fill in many of the blanks. Of the stories, I really found Sonia and Tsala's the most compelling, though Edgar's chapters had me at the edge of my seat.
This was a quicker read and I highly recommend it giving it a shot even if it doesn't seem appealing to you.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Sexual assault, Murder
Moderate: Drug use, Racial slurs, Racism, Forced institutionalization