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A review by diadandy
Yellow Wife by Sadeqa Johnson
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
My coworker gave me this book because she, "Didn't know how she felt about it and wanted someone else to hurt with her." I hated the story, was relieved at the ending, and couldn't put the book down. I'm not a crier, but this book had me teared up several times. Definitely not a pleasant read.
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Death, Hate crime, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Slavery, Violence, Excrement, Grief, Murder