A review by brandylyons
Magic City by Jewell Parker Rhodes

challenging dark emotional hopeful informative inspiring mysterious reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

I don’t know how to review this book in a way that does it justice. And yes, that word is deliberately chosen. Justice. This book is about Tulsa, specifically Tulsa in 1921 and the riots and massacre that ensued. It brings to life in the most vivid way people who could have lived within the community of Greenwood. Loved and loved and laughed and fought. And it goes into the heartbreaking story of Joe and Mary, which is the spark Tulsa uses to burn the world to the ground. We should all read this. And learn this. And strive to make this world more just, more equitable.