A review by luananki
The Roving Tree by Elsie Augustave

challenging emotional reflective 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? Yes

5.0

i absolutely loved the writing and the characters and basically everything that came with the roving tree.
it was definitely not an easy read because of the topics it discusses but i’m very glad i decided to pick it up.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abandonment, Death, Slavery, Xenophobia, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Racial slurs, Infidelity, Racism, Rape, Sexism, and Medical content

Moderate: Domestic abuse, Infertility, Mental illness, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Alcohol, Cursing, Abortion, Emotional abuse, Grief, Physical abuse, Colonisation, Police brutality, and War

Minor: Deportation and Torture