omg__gigi 's review for:

Let Us Descend by Jesmyn Ward

3.5

challenging mysterious slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

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This was a beautifully written story. The author effectively captures the reader's attention from the first sentence. I appreciated the strong connection between the mother and daughter, particularly the mother's lesson that, despite physical enslavement, one need not be enslaved mentally and should always strive to resist. However, despite being engaged initially, there were moments throughout the book where my attention wavered. Overall, this was a lovely narrative with a satisfying conclusion.