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A review by emmalouisereads
The Trees by Percival Everett
challenging
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
This was a mysterious read, with quite a unique tone. It raises important points about racial tensions in America specifically, however, I think that it can apply to places outside America too.
The book features a lot of people that actually exist, which I didn’t know until I’d finished the book. I think I’d have liked to have known beforehand.
It’s very thought provoking.
The book features a lot of people that actually exist, which I didn’t know until I’d finished the book. I think I’d have liked to have known beforehand.
It’s very thought provoking.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Child death, Violence, Racism, and Gore
Minor: Police brutality
Black people are referred to by the n-word a lot. It’s clear that the people using the word are racists, but it might be worth knowing that before reading. Basically, lots of people are KKK levels of racist in this book. And it’s based on real people.