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A review by haley313
Let Us Descend by Jesmyn Ward
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Gut-wrenching and emotionally taxing from start to finish, but written beautifully. I love Jesmyn Ward’s prose - it’s so raw and visceral. An important story.
Graphic: Vomit, Slavery, Suicide, Blood, Grief, Racism, Rape, Torture, Death, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Trafficking, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, and Sexual assault