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A review by emmas_bookshelf
Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
This is a wonderful family story spanning generations and continents. Each character is a wonderfully complex person who does not let others define them. As the layers are unraveled I only became more and more invested in the story and I loved the writing style. This is a book I will think about for a long time! Thank you to NetGalley and Random House for the advanced copy.
Graphic: Murder, Rape, Sexual assault, Racism, Abandonment, Xenophobia, Violence, Suicide attempt, Sexism, Pregnancy, Death of parent, Colonisation, Alcoholism, Addiction, and Adult/minor relationship