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A review by maevebm
The Love Songs of W.E.B. Du Bois by Honorée Fanonne Jeffers
emotional
reflective
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
5.0
One of the most beautiful and moving stories I have ever read. Fanonne Jeffers creates a complex and rich family with remarkable flaws, joys, tragedies, and identities. The reader watches Ailey as she grows and learns about her history and the history of her community. The reader also hears the voices of the past, who provide an added layer of characters and settings.
I loved so much about this story, but the writing flowed unlike any other. It progressed naturally and each character’s voice was their own. It made reading their hurts that much more difficult.
I am so grateful to have picked up this book and read it.
I loved so much about this story, but the writing flowed unlike any other. It progressed naturally and each character’s voice was their own. It made reading their hurts that much more difficult.
I am so grateful to have picked up this book and read it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Sexual harassment, Racism, Grief, Rape, Slavery, Pedophilia, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, and Physical abuse
Moderate: Addiction, Cultural appropriation, and Domestic abuse
Minor: Abortion, Pregnancy, Murder, and Miscarriage