A review by eegah
The Book of Night Women by Marlon James

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

5.0

wow. this is an incredible (and difficult) read. as a history buff, this novel hits all the right stuff with regards to the nuances of Caribbean plantation life, but also gives it that human, feet-on-the-ground perspective that is missing from most history books. 

not a light read at all, but probably one of the best. 
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