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A review by sarahmcg
Yellow Wife by Sadeqa Johnson
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-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? It's complicated
5.0
A beautifully written and incredibly haunting tale, told from the perspective of Pheby Delores Brown, a 17-year-old living at the Bell Plantation in the 1850’s. This story covers themes such as motherhood, found family, and the lengths that these characters went to protect their children.
Despite this being a work of fiction, the author Sadeqa Johnson noted that she pulled inspiration from a true story and heavily researched the history that she based the book off of. This book was often difficult to read - please consider the content warnings prior to picking up this book.
Despite this being a work of fiction, the author Sadeqa Johnson noted that she pulled inspiration from a true story and heavily researched the history that she based the book off of. This book was often difficult to read - please consider the content warnings prior to picking up this book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Miscarriage, Slavery, Racism, Racial slurs, Violence, and Physical abuse
Moderate: Torture, Pregnancy, Vomit, Sexual content, and Excrement