A review by clairebartholomew549
The Trees by Percival Everett

dark emotional mysterious reflective tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

This book is such a page-turner and also a gorgeously written broad allegory about generational racism and trauma and the enduring legacy of slavery and Jim Crow. The short chapters move very fast, and I was invested from the beginning; the mixture of detective thriller, ghost mystery, and character study is just engrossing. I devoured this and can’t wait to read more of his books.
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