A review by tdotrenae
Red at the Bone by Jacqueline Woodson

challenging emotional tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

Wow this was such a beautiful and heartbreaking story. Woodson is a powerful author and story teller and omg the narration by all of the voice actors was stunning! I would 100% recommend reading the audiobook because each characters voice needs to be felt. It’s pretty short but so impactful

The book travels back and forth between characters and time. The story is told from various perspectives, Melody, her parents and her grandparents, who are all each connected and disconnected with each other. A harrowing and emotional depiction of motherhood and fatherhood, generational trauma, emotional well being and trying to figure out who you are over a lifetime. 

I will be purchasing this book to own as apart of my library but what a beautiful story. I will be thinking about this story forever.