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At the Bottom of the River by Jamaica Kincaid

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dark inspiring mysterious reflective tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

ever since i read this it has set up shop in the back of my mind. kincaid's writing is beautiful and clever and scathing. i feel like i need to reread this, slowly, to fully appreciate the final section of the book. regardless, kudos.