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A review by ivi_reads_books
Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson
challenging
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
The book was very calming even though it depicted terrible things at times. I liked how the book offers a glimpse into life in the Caribbean and of Caribbeans emigrating to the UK in the 1970s and 80s.
A family of people who all have secrets discover through flashbacks what had happened in their mothers life.
The end of the book felt a little rushed. Every character got their ending quite quickly. I would have preferred a more open ending
A family of people who all have secrets discover through flashbacks what had happened in their mothers life.
The end of the book felt a little rushed. Every character got their ending quite quickly. I would have preferred a more open ending
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism, Medical content, Misogyny, Sexual harassment, Abandonment, Blood, Death, Pregnancy, Sexual violence, Rape, Sexism, and Sexual assault
Minor: Suicide attempt, Terminal illness, and Suicidal thoughts