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A review by kathykat
The Reformatory by Tananarive Due
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
0.5
Graphic: Torture, Racism, Adult/minor relationship, Violence, Child death, Murder, and Emotional abuse
Historical fiction about post-slavery work/labor camp in which mostly black children were held against their will in a de facto continuation of slavery.