A review by krisheiney
The Reformatory by Tananarive Due

dark sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

As much as I like the themes of this book, I felt much less drawn into it than I would have liked. The villain was too villainous, the plot dragged at times, and the social commentary fell a bit flat because of how extreme the villain was. Still, good bones, interesting ghost story. 

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