A review by dielizabeth
The Love Songs of W.E.B. Du Bois by Honorée Fanonne Jeffers

challenging emotional inspiring reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

This book engrossed me so much I dreamt about it most nights. The characters are nuanced and their stories are, too. Yes, there is trauma, but the author's tone and style felt more like testimony than sensationalizing. Beautiful.
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