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This was so interesting. My thesis focus is Caribbean Literature so this was part of my reading list. I like how complicated the characters are and their connections to Francis Sancher were really fleshed out. The setting was distinct in a way that I couldn't imagine this story taking place anywhere other than this small town in Guadeloupe.
adventurous
challenging
emotional
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I read this for the mythologies in Latinx literature course I’m taking this semester and going into it, I wasn’t expecting it to be so intense. I think this is perfect for that transition age between middle grade and YA. I’m a big fan of sci-fi and I love how much thought was put into the plot. So well done!
It's been a few years since I read Shakespeare's Tempest but reading this brought back lots of memories. I wasn't expecting it to be such a faithful adaptation but I also enjoyed the songs and additional speeches from Caliban that Césaire incorporates.
I read this for my thesis since my focus is Caribbean literature. I enjoyed the first half of it, especially when we get the back and forth between history and Clare's present moment but as the story continued, I felt like some of this became a bit too convoluted, especially with the later character introductions. I think this book grapples with a lot of pressing issues that are still very relevant today but I wasn't as engaged in the second half.
Becoming Free Indeed: My Story of Disentangling Faith from Fear
Jinger Duggar Vuolo, Jinger Vuolo
informative
I want to start off by saying that I have a lot of respect for Jinger Duggar Vuolo. It’s incredibly difficult to leave fundamentalist spaces like these and I’m glad she’s speaking out about the harm that IBLP and Bill Gothard have caused. My main qualm with this is that she seems to be painting her parents as blameless. I can understand that she may still be close to them but I hope she continues working through the role that they also played in her anxiety and trauma. This felt like she was mainly evangelizing and some of the chapters felt weighed down by all the Bible quotes.
This book has been on my tbr for years now but I finally read it because of the Mythologies in Latinx literature course I’m sitting in on this semester and I must say, this was a masterpiece! The way the storylines intersect was masterfully done and I love how these heavy themes are tackled head on. The tension ran so high for a lot of it and it kept me super engaged. I can’t wait to read the next book (once I’m done with my thesis readings).
I read this for my thesis. My focus is Caribbean literature and one of my committee members suggested this book. I ended up enjoying this a lot, especially with how satirical it was. The commentary still feels so relevant today, nearly 70 years later. There were some problematic elements, which is to be expected with a book this old, but I don’t think they took away much from the story.
I checked this out from the library months ago because I wanted to get back into poetry. I think being so busy with school has messed with my ability to slow down and actually enjoy beautiful writing. This collection was so good and the poems hit so close to home for me. I'm definitely feeling some newfound inspiration after reading it.
I read this for my master's thesis since I'm focusing on Caribbean literature. Before starting it, I hadn't realized that I've actually read the first chapter before for a class I took in undergrad. It was nice getting that refresher and I'm glad I continued on and finished it. It was a super quick read and Jamaica Kincaid's writing style is absolutely beautiful. I'm making it a personal goal to read all of her works after I'm done with this semester.