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bookedinthebakery 's review for:
Good Dirt
by Charmaine Wilkerson
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I really enjoyed reading this book! Wilkerson’s writing sucks you in right away, and the short chapters keep it fast paced. Some chapters were just a single page, and I wish we had gotten more time with specific moments.
This book spans centuries and has a constantly rotating POV. I’ve seen many reviews dissatisfied with that structure, but I think it’s important to go into this book expecting more of a Homegoing approach than an in-depth multigenerational drama. The emphasis was more on telling a larger story with many layers, rather than diving into a few characters more deeply.
Like with Black Cake, there were a few moments that felt too convenient to me, but overall a solid and engrossing read.
This book spans centuries and has a constantly rotating POV. I’ve seen many reviews dissatisfied with that structure, but I think it’s important to go into this book expecting more of a Homegoing approach than an in-depth multigenerational drama. The emphasis was more on telling a larger story with many layers, rather than diving into a few characters more deeply.
Like with Black Cake, there were a few moments that felt too convenient to me, but overall a solid and engrossing read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Slavery
Moderate: Child death, Gun violence, Murder