A review by nothingforpomegranted
Alluvial Deposits by Percival Everett

dark lighthearted fast-paced

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

4.0

The writing here is sparse and beautiful, but the plot and character development in this one didn’t pull me in quite as much as it did in The Appropriation of Cultures. The exploration of race and anger wasn’t quite as satisfying for me here without the humor and wit. Nonetheless, I appreciated the connections between characters, and overall I thought the story was well-built. 

In general, I am finding that Percival Everett’s writing reminds me of Barbara Kingsolver’s, and this in particular reminded me of Flight Behavior.