A review by applesodaperson
Ring Shout by P. Djèlí Clark

emotional reflective tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.75

Literally every person should read this book. It is an absolute masterpiece and I can’t believe it isn’t talked about more. It does such an incredible job at mixing the sensitive topics of slavery and racism, with the intense magical realism elements. It also is a great example of a short book that does a perfect job fitting everything into a short page number. I got invested in all the characters, and understood the magical elements within the first little bit. Also, I think a lot of books would make good movies or short films, but this book would rock as a video game. The monsters are described so well, and the main character has an awesome weapon and fights in a really cool way. Plus it follows a very standard plot structure but it doesn’t feel generic at all. Absolutely incredible book.
Read from the Provo library.
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