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A review by melc
Promise by Rachel Eliza Griffiths
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
This was a beautifully written coming of age story about class, race, generational trauma and the bond of family.
The centre of this novel was the Kindred family who each responded to the hardships life threw at them in vastly different ways. I really felt immersed in their story at times and felt the characterisation in this novel was very strong.
There were really powerful, heartbreaking moments describing terrible, violent racism which were hard to read.
I did struggle a little with the way this book concluded. The way the author showed how the whole family's individual stories became a whole in the youngest generation was very poetic. However, I felt that too many threads had been left hanging leaving me wanting more.
The strength though of the Kindred family shines through in this novel showing that despite their devastation and destruction they will rise above it. Speaking for a people this was a powerful message.
This honest review is given with thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this book.
The centre of this novel was the Kindred family who each responded to the hardships life threw at them in vastly different ways. I really felt immersed in their story at times and felt the characterisation in this novel was very strong.
There were really powerful, heartbreaking moments describing terrible, violent racism which were hard to read.
I did struggle a little with the way this book concluded. The way the author showed how the whole family's individual stories became a whole in the youngest generation was very poetic. However, I felt that too many threads had been left hanging leaving me wanting more.
The strength though of the Kindred family shines through in this novel showing that despite their devastation and destruction they will rise above it. Speaking for a people this was a powerful message.
This honest review is given with thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this book.