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A review by klimatyczny_bluszcz
Ace of Spades by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé
dark
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
That was a piece of a good book. Loved how the author made a fasctinating thriller and page-turner also a methaphor for system racism - I hope it makes many people new to the subjects of priveledges read the novel. The complexity of the system she created suprised me - didn't expect it to be so detailed. However, there wasn't much new info about racism for me - not really for people who look for a book that will educate them when they have a base knowledge of the topic. Nonetheless, a big recommendation from me!!
Graphic: Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Racial slurs, and Racism
Moderate: Car accident, Sexual violence, Physical abuse, Police brutality, Stalking, Vomit, Addiction, Bullying, Death, Fire/Fire injury, Gun violence, Hate crime, Sexism, and Suicide attempt
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders