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A review by kirsty_reads
The Prophets by Robert Jones Jr.
challenging
dark
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.5
The writing in this book is transporting and much of what I appreciated was the imagery and sense of haunting the writing style created.
At the heart of this is an important forbidden love story set on a plantation in Mississippi. This book challenges the usual voice and places queer sexuality in the narrative and time period. Where it has always been but hasn’t been traditionally recounted in the literature.
Though each of the characters take up only a short space in the story overall the depth of insight we get as a reader is wonderful. Maggie’s character stood out to me in particular and on reflection although I didn’t spend much time with her she had a strong influence on my perception of the story.
The relationship between Isaiah and Samuel is beautiful and haunted by their circumstances. Their connection is stunningly written and you feel the terrifying heartbreaking prospect that they will be torn from each other throughout the book.
What an amazing debut novel!
At the heart of this is an important forbidden love story set on a plantation in Mississippi. This book challenges the usual voice and places queer sexuality in the narrative and time period. Where it has always been but hasn’t been traditionally recounted in the literature.
Though each of the characters take up only a short space in the story overall the depth of insight we get as a reader is wonderful. Maggie’s character stood out to me in particular and on reflection although I didn’t spend much time with her she had a strong influence on my perception of the story.
The relationship between Isaiah and Samuel is beautiful and haunted by their circumstances. Their connection is stunningly written and you feel the terrifying heartbreaking prospect that they will be torn from each other throughout the book.
What an amazing debut novel!