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A review by bucketsjen
An Unkindness of Ghosts by Rivers Solomon
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Antebellum South, but on a spaceship in the distant future. The story centers around a autistic black woman named Aster, who struggles to deal with the unfair and nonsensical way society operates - and the secrets that she learns about the ship only amplify that until events reach a boiling point. It's not a subtle comparison to real history and real life. It's heavy, although it's managed deftly. There's a blend of things working in old ways and in futuristic ways which is very well done.
Graphic: Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Racism, Physical abuse, and Torture
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Mental illness, Homophobia, and Violence