A review by catarina187
Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson

dark emotional inspiring reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

When I started reading this book, I didn't know what to expect, but it was a big surprise! The story tells us about two brothers who discover they have a sister, through a recording made by their mother before she passed. From then on, we began to meet new characters and their troubled lives, in a completely passionate way. We learn about Covey, whose life is fascinating, and we read about the way she dealt with an abusive father and she managed to turn her life around. Like Covey, we know other equally great characters, like Bunny, Gibbs, Pearl, among others, with whom it is impossible to remain indifferent.

The way Wilkerson writes about human rights, social inequalities, racism, parental abuse and such current climate problems is absolutely fascinating. I managed to get into the story from the first chapter, get involved with the characters, experience their lives with them and suffer with them. This is a moving, beautiful, surprising and real story. I absolutely loved it and I could not rate it any differently. 5/5⭐️
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