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A review by analenegrace
Devil Is Fine by John Vercher
challenging
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Thanks so much to Celedon Books for an ARC.
This was a really fantastic read that touched on many important topics, including the archeology of enslaved remains and repatriation, as well as the controversy of plantations and their existence in the North, which is often an undiscussed topic.
I read this in two sittings, and it was almost impossible to put down. Vercher keeps you on your toes as you try to understand what the MC is experiencing in the wake of his son's death.
I only wish there had been a bit more at the end, as the time jump was a bit jarring.
Best Line: "My legs were tentacles. My legs were not supposed to be tentacles. They were supposed to be legs."
This was a really fantastic read that touched on many important topics, including the archeology of enslaved remains and repatriation, as well as the controversy of plantations and their existence in the North, which is often an undiscussed topic.
I read this in two sittings, and it was almost impossible to put down. Vercher keeps you on your toes as you try to understand what the MC is experiencing in the wake of his son's death.
I only wish there had been a bit more at the end, as the time jump was a bit jarring.
Best Line: "My legs were tentacles. My legs were not supposed to be tentacles. They were supposed to be legs."
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, Mental illness, Police brutality, Slavery, Death, Vomit, Medical trauma, Grief, Medical content, Alcoholism, Car accident, Child death, Injury/Injury detail, Body horror, Cursing, and Violence