A review by go2hellstephanie
My Monticello by Jocelyn Nicole Johnson

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

4.0

This was a beautifully written, intense collection. Johnson expertly captures emotion and pain in each of the stories, though “My Monticello” is on a different level.

I could feel Johnson’s care and love of Charlottesville (and Northern Virginia), and, having lived in Charlottesville for the past eight years, it made all the stories feel even realer.

Highly recommend!
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