A review by sherriebear
Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson

emotional hopeful reflective sad medium-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? Yes

3.5

I liked the flow of stories of different generations woven together and the symbolism of swimming and black cake. Ultimately, it felt like the author wanted to integrate many different themes/plot points and history into the novel, some of which was heavy-handed.
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