A review by luckstat
Blacktop Wasteland by S.A. Cosby

emotional tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

I am equal parts glad and frustrated that I read this book.

I wish there was more progression or attention given to Bug's relationship with his daughter. She felt like an afterthought in most mentions. 

I do sympathize with Bug's internalized relationship with his father, and the resolution of that plot point is handled well enough. The ending falls a little bit flat for me though, and I recognize that as a young black woman I may not resonate with it the way an older black man might.

I appreciate it for what it is, and respect the drive (haha) put into the work by S.A. Cosby. 

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