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gillilovesbooks's review
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-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? Yes
4.5
gagnedouze's review
Slow, disengaged with the writing; felt forced and cringe in places. Couldn't connect with the characters.
estrasillarson's review against another edition
emotional
informative
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-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? Yes
4.25
kyholio15's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
julz7799's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
tense
fast-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? It's complicated
4.5
capa152's review
challenging
emotional
informative
sad
medium-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? Yes
4.0
booklover28's review against another edition
challenging
dark
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
bookph1le's review
4.0
4.5 stars
A compelling, engrossing look at racial tensions and their lasting impacts, affecting generations. All of the characters felt real, and the book challenged me as it did because I could see where each of them were coming from, which made it hard to decide what a satisfying resolution might look like. This is a timely book that would have been timely twenty years ago too--and that's sad to say. The U.S. has so much reckoning to do with its long, gruesome history of racial inequality. I only hope I'll live to see the day that my country finally does begin this reckoning.
A compelling, engrossing look at racial tensions and their lasting impacts, affecting generations. All of the characters felt real, and the book challenged me as it did because I could see where each of them were coming from, which made it hard to decide what a satisfying resolution might look like. This is a timely book that would have been timely twenty years ago too--and that's sad to say. The U.S. has so much reckoning to do with its long, gruesome history of racial inequality. I only hope I'll live to see the day that my country finally does begin this reckoning.
b_jud's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-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? Yes
3.5