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Might write a longer review later but I really really enjoyed this. The stories of the different women, the themes of traditions v change, women free of society etc. such fantastic storytelling.

lblasko's review against another edition

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4.0

Amazing, intricate, and complex piece of literature!

kaiazania's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging dark emotional informative mysterious reflective sad tense slow-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

5.0

cinnamuscles's review against another edition

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dark emotional mysterious sad slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Loveable characters? No

3.0

chekareadswhat's review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional sad medium-paced

4.0

kitschykitchen's review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional reflective tense slow-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

4.5

This book is a necessary read in 2024, in my opinion. As a black reader, I felt so seen seeing how these issues for us are timeless and it made me want more for my community. The image of a patriarchal, all-black town is powerful and I think really hits the nail on the head of the misogynoir that exists in the black community.

jmcook's review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense slow-paced

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

3.75

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