A review by halcyon_nights
Ring Shout by P. Djèlí Clark

challenging dark emotional hopeful tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

Really enjoyed going on this journey with the book. At first I wasn't used to the story written in spoken speech (specifically, AAVE) but I quickly got used to it and applaud the author's decision to write it that way. It felt like the main character, Maryse, was telling a story to the reader, no fluff. 

Despite its relatively short length, I was completely attached to the characters and the book made me tear up. I loved the way the story embodied the pure evil of the hatred of the KKK and cults/associations like them. They are so monstrous in their hate and the senselessness of it all. I'm super looking forward to getting to Djeli Clark's other work.
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