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Wench
by Dolen Perkins-Valdez
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I spent the entire time I was reading the book sobbing, but it was such a good look into people’s hearts during one of the worst cruelties in American history. The story being narrated by a victim of grooming with complex emotions was also a brilliant touch to make the story hit even harder.
The inclusions of Fran’s cruelty was also a good reminder that the hatred and evils didn’t just come from white men. It came from white women who should have been able to empathize as women with the enslaved women, but instead made their lives worse.
The inclusions of Fran’s cruelty was also a good reminder that the hatred and evils didn’t just come from white men. It came from white women who should have been able to empathize as women with the enslaved women, but instead made their lives worse.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Violence, Suicide attempt