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A review by katewhite77
Memphis by Tara M. Stringfellow
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I Really Enjoyed This Family Saga
Memphis, as the tite would maybe suggest, is the main character in this book. As there is a polyphonic cast of characters.
This is the story of three generations of females in the North family. The story starts in the middle in the mid-90s and makes its way back through the 60s, when there was a colour bar in place, all the way 30s. The narrative ends in 2003.
The main themes of this book are race, violence, relationships, war, nherited trauma, and grief.
This is not an easy read, so check for trigger warnings if you feel as if there are a few.
Memphis, as the tite would maybe suggest, is the main character in this book. As there is a polyphonic cast of characters.
This is the story of three generations of females in the North family. The story starts in the middle in the mid-90s and makes its way back through the 60s, when there was a colour bar in place, all the way 30s. The narrative ends in 2003.
The main themes of this book are race, violence, relationships, war, nherited trauma, and grief.
This is not an easy read, so check for trigger warnings if you feel as if there are a few.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Gun violence, Death, Death of parent, and Racism
Moderate: Alcoholism, Police brutality, Violence, Grief, Racial slurs, and Domestic abuse