A review by minayana
The Trees by Percival Everett

dark fast-paced

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

3.25

Although I did enjoy this one overall, I’m sad that I didn’t seem to have the same reaction as most people. I think the premise is brilliant, but the execution just didn’t work for me. I can be pretty hit or miss when it comes to satire, and I wasn’t into it in this novel. The authors writing is great and the overall themes are very important, but the pacing was a bit off and lacked tension. I've noticed that I just can’t get with stories following cops that have racial social commentary. It just makes me feel so disconnected because I find the story/messaging so important, but I’m very ACAB minded so I just can’t balance the two. I had the same problem with All the Sinners Bleed. I think I’ll just stay away from cop novels in general lol. I am excited to read another Percival Everett though :) I will say, I think I might’ve had a better time had I read this physically rather than the audiobook. Although this book wasn’t for me, I absolutely see why so many people love it.