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A review by mich_26
The Prophets by Robert Jones Jr.
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-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
What a literacy masterpiece and a debut novel too. I had to read this in small doses because there was just so much to be savored. The writing was absolutely beautiful. I’m still a little confused about the ending but I think this is a novel that needs to be read more than once.
Graphic: Slavery
Moderate: Death, Homophobia, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexual content, Torture, Blood, Grief, and Murder
Minor: Miscarriage