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A review by zombiezami
The Twelve Tribes of Hattie by Ayana Mathis
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I thought the writing was really beautiful. Every character felt unique. I generally love books that are going from one perspective to another, and this one really delivered. I do agree with one reviewer who said that it's frustrating to read books about unrelenting Black pain. And it's true; the intergenerational pain was really palpable. I still liked it, though.
Graphic: Infidelity, Infertility, Racism, Toxic relationship, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Child death, Addiction, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Homophobia, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual violence, Sexual content, Ableism, Mental illness, Racial slurs, Eating disorder, Death, Cursing, and Bullying
Minor: Forced institutionalization, Animal death, Medical content, Blood, Vomit, Excrement, and Gun violence
Colorism, War, Neglect