A review by morag
Salvage the Bones by Jesmyn Ward

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

2.75

You can tell this is one of Ward's first novels. It's rough, a lot of the themes and metaphors don't quite cohere, and for a book that is supposed to remind people of Hurricane Katrina, the hurricane feels like an afterthought. This one needed a little more polish to become truly great. 
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