chaptersofchase 's review for:

Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson

4.5

emotional inspiring reflective slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

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Thank you, Penguin Random House, for the gifted copy of Black Cake! {partner}

Genre: Fiction
Trope: Multi-Generational Story
Pub Date: 2.1.2022
Star Rating: ☆☆☆☆.5

"Sometimes, the stories we don't tell people about ourselves matter even more than the things we do say."

What an incredible debut novel! Charmaine Wilkerson should be so proud of herself and the hard work/love that she poured into each chapter of this novel. Black Cake is full of one family's exploration of their mother's secrets hidden from them until after her death. 

"Everything is connected to everything else if you only go far enough back in time."

I was floored by all of the research and Wilkerson's characters while telling this story. At first, I was a little overwhelmed — there were a lot of characters to keep track of and different storylines to follow, but as I read more, the easier it became to follow.

Eleanor Bennett's story is a multi-generational tale that will likely resonate with many immigrants and their families as they struggle to find their footing in a world that could be very unforgiving.

Overall, Black Cake was an incredible debut filled with stories of sorrow, hope, determination, forgiveness, and lots of love. I recommend it to all of you who love an excellent multi-generational tale.



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