Reviews tagging 'Death'

The Book of Memory by Petina Gappah

4 reviews

stellahadz's review against another edition

dark emotional medium-paced

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

4.0

This was a really enjoyable read. The theme of memory was obviously predominant throughout, but I never felt beat over the head with it, despite the narrator's name literally being Memory, which I think is a testament to Gappah's talent as a writer. I personally thought the story was missing a little something, and the ending felt a bit rushed, but still, the prose was evocative and compelling, and it was cool to learn more about modern Zimbabwean history. I also thought the choice of framing the book as communication with an American journalist was really interesting. I'd definitely recommend this book.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Abandonment, Death, and Confinement

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Colonisation, Suicide, and Homophobia

stindex's review against another edition

dark mysterious sad

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism, Bullying, Child death, Death, Gaslighting, Mental illness, Violence, Emotional abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Suicide, Grief, Physical abuse, Police brutality, Suicidal thoughts, Child abuse, Death of parent, Abandonment, Body shaming, Domestic abuse, and Sexism

gurofl's review against another edition

challenging emotional reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.5

This story is beautifully told. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child death, Death, Mental illness, and Child abuse

Minor: Homophobia and Religious bigotry

cerilouisereads's review

emotional mysterious 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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body shaming, Child death, Ableism, Domestic abuse, Death of parent, and Police brutality

Moderate: Death, Panic attacks/disorders, Abandonment, Confinement, Colonisation, Homophobia, Murder, Suicide, and Religious bigotry