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A review by katrod
Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
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? Yes
5.0
I think this is going to be one of my favorites of the year. It definitely took me some time to get into, but once I started seeing all the dots line up, I was fully invested in this family drama spanning roughly 3/4 of a century.
We’re pulled between past and present, from an unnamed island in the West Indies, to the UK, to Southern California. It’s a story about love, migration, sacrifice, parents & children & siblings, and about reconciliation.
Read this if you like:
- dual timelines
- short chapters
- family dramas
- reading about food 😋
- feeling swept away
A very impressive debut for Charmaine Wilkerson. I can’t wait to see what she does next!
We’re pulled between past and present, from an unnamed island in the West Indies, to the UK, to Southern California. It’s a story about love, migration, sacrifice, parents & children & siblings, and about reconciliation.
Read this if you like:
- dual timelines
- short chapters
- family dramas
- reading about food 😋
- feeling swept away
A very impressive debut for Charmaine Wilkerson. I can’t wait to see what she does next!