Reviews

Daughters of the Dust by Julie Dash

matthewschirber's review

challenging emotional hopeful reflective tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

I learned so much history from this book

aeseoga's review against another edition

reflective medium-paced

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

4.5

googie_puvdan's review against another edition

4.0

Gifted by Becca Daniels for my Babe-orette gift

bwluvs2read's review

challenging emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

elena_renee's review

5.0

best book i've read in a very long time

galoshes's review

challenging emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective slow-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

This is mostly a slice-of-life piece that really sinks into what it feels like to exist in this space of nature and community. I especially adored spending time with a family in the marsh whose home was so loving and warm I keep thinking back to it for comfort.

girlonthecsaw's review

4.0

A must read for fans of Dash's amazing film.

melrosereads's review against another edition

5.0

I am in love with this book.

This was an absolute beautiful poignant storytelling. I was immerse with the each character's individuals stories. I was racing through words in order to find out.

This story follows the life of the Peazant's. It started with Amelia who went back to the Island to study her family's heritage. There she bonded and met her cousin Elizabeth that his a school teacher alongside her family Eli, Eula, Ben and Rebecca. I can still names the other characters. Willis George is married to Sallie Lee who has three children (Amos, Sugar, forgot the other one lol) and Sugarnun their side story is heartbreaking. Ol Trent and with Miss Evangeline too.

The storytelling was entertaining beginning to last even though there was heartbreaking and tender moments but still it was golden.

axmed's review

challenging emotional funny hopeful informative reflective 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? No

5.0

youngj's review

challenging emotional funny hopeful inspiring mysterious relaxing sad slow-paced

5.0

It was enriching to have the story of the Peazant family along with me this year as I faced my own challenges. Glad I picked this up immediately after watching the movie. Such a rich and powerful story of Black history, legacy, and love. I totally finished the last 10 pages at my local beach too, perfect way to end the read. Julie Dash is the 🐐 ‼️