Reviews

Sugar by Bernice L. McFadden

its_thebooksforme's review against another edition

emotional hopeful sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

jazzmin757's review against another edition

emotional tense 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? Yes

3.75

tiffanyruberto's review against another edition

emotional sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

After starting this book and reading approximately 50% I found it was moving along too slowly. In the hopes of carrying on with the story I switched to the audible version and I was definitely glad I did. 
The main character, Sugar, is beautifully flawed and direct but her outspoken nature loveable and funny at times. 
I thoroughly enjoyed this novel once switching to the audio version. 
Would recommend. 

essencemichelle's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional funny hopeful sad tense fast-paced

5.0

sorrel29's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional reflective sad tense 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? Yes

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual violence

Moderate: Murder and Child death

onajourney's review against another edition

dark emotional funny reflective 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? N/A

5.0

Beautifully written story

dinasamimi's review against another edition

5.0

This really floored me. The writing is so tender in its depiction of womanhood, loss, friendship, and family in the face of pretty horrific circumstances. You're enveloped in the South of another era. McFadden really takes you there: to Arkansas, to Pearl, to Sugar and beyond. Excellent storytelling, unabashedly Black, Southern and grown. Can't wait to read part 2.

seymone's review against another edition

4.0

Slow burn. I loved this story!
A story of redemption, restoration and growth.

laurenpott's review against another edition

challenging dark inspiring reflective sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

brandinikkale's review against another edition

5.0

this book has changed me.
beautiful.
complex.
real.
every woman needs a bit of sugar and a bit of pearl.
a tale of friendship, family, and the tragedy that bond the two.
a must read.
A MUST READ.