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A review by hellishpelican
The Reformatory by Tananarive Due
challenging
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-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
5.0
Utterly devastating but beautiful novel shining light on racism in the South in the 1950's. I loved this. The expertly intertwined ghost story was a lovely bonus and added a great dimension to the story without making it unserious.
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Racial slurs, and Racism
Moderate: Pedophilia and Rape
Minor: Gore