dianaalexwrites 's review for:

Deacon King Kong by James McBride
5.0
funny hopeful 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: Yes

This one took me a little longer to get into but once I was in, I was in. It’s definitely character driven, so those who prefer fast paced and action filled probably won’t care for this. 

There are a lot of characters, which is as part of the reason I had so much trouble getting into it. Once I figured out who everyone was I really enjoyed the story. It’s bittersweet, but such a good soul cleansing read.