A review by amandalorianxo
Memphis by Tara M. Stringfellow

emotional sad slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

I went the audiobook route with this one, minimal physical reading. I was in awe at the flow of the different POV’s that intermingle throughout this debut. I liked how even though this wasn’t told in a chronological, linear timeline, the events that took place connected with the plot. Each women had their own struggles and heartbreaks, showcasing that black women really don’t have the privilege of falling back on what their cis male counterparts do. Hazel’s POV I wanted a little more of, I think that one was the lowest in terms of perspective on the totem pole. I can only speak for me but I also wish there had been a heads up or content warning for the book. It didn’t deter me from reading but listening about what Joan went through at a young age felt a little abrupt / startling. 
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