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A review by elizabethgreads
Memphis by Tara M. Stringfellow
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
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? It's complicated
5.0
A Beautifully written multi-generational novel set in Memphis highlighting the strength of women and a tight knit community.
The Novel follows three generations of women from the same family that converge at the end. The Book covers some hard hitting events including, sexual assault of a child, gang violence, racism, domestic abuse, death of loved ones, murder and a lynching. A Heartbreaking read that rather focusing on the trauma focus on the strength of women, the importance of family and community, truly unconditional love, and the power of forgiveness.
The characters were well written and felt real. Each character had their own motives, strengths, and weakness. The tight knit community in and of it self felt rich and almost as if its a character in and of its self.
Because of the events in the novel I had to stop listening to the book multiple times because at times it was gut wrenching that being said I left the book feeling hopeful, inspired, and in awe of the beauty despite several tragic events. This is a must read if you can handle the events in the novel if they might be triggering consider giving this a pass.
The Novel follows three generations of women from the same family that converge at the end. The Book covers some hard hitting events including, sexual assault of a child, gang violence, racism, domestic abuse, death of loved ones, murder and a lynching. A Heartbreaking read that rather focusing on the trauma focus on the strength of women, the importance of family and community, truly unconditional love, and the power of forgiveness.
The characters were well written and felt real. Each character had their own motives, strengths, and weakness. The tight knit community in and of it self felt rich and almost as if its a character in and of its self.
Because of the events in the novel I had to stop listening to the book multiple times because at times it was gut wrenching that being said I left the book feeling hopeful, inspired, and in awe of the beauty despite several tragic events. This is a must read if you can handle the events in the novel if they might be triggering consider giving this a pass.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Hate crime, Pregnancy, Racial slurs, Rape, Violence, Racism, Domestic abuse, and Murder
Moderate: Mental illness, Sexism, and Gun violence