A review by blondereader
The Love Songs of W.E.B. Du Bois by Honorée Fanonne Jeffers

informative reflective sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

A long book but worth reading. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Forced institutionalization, Grief, Pedophilia, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexism, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, and Slavery

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Abandonment, Addiction, Child abuse, Child death, Death of parent, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Forced institutionalization, Murder, Toxic relationship, Toxic friendship, and Pregnancy

Minor: Abortion

Not recommended for anyone triggered by reading about sexual crimes. This is a tough book, but again, worth reading.