A review by akaspiderlily
An Untamed State by Roxane Gay

challenging dark emotional sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.75

A really dark, sad, and scary tale. At the same time, there was such tenderness underneath it all. The book is a bitter reminder of the way injustice, corruption, and greed fuel the things that leave black women, in this case a Haitian-American woman, to deal with the dredges of it. It puts American privilege in sharp context. It is an unbelievable real tale.
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