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emotional
hopeful
reflective
fast-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
3.5
This is my first time like ever, in my reading life, that I have read Eric Jerome Dickey. Heard of him, his books, but never read them. Milk In My Coffee was good, I can definitely appreciate the time period in which it was published because the whole blacks/whites dating and then light skinned/dark skinned conflict centered in the plot. The plot twists were unexpected, as they should have been, but the main focus was on the racial differences and relationships. Overall, it was heartfelt, and the main characters were sympathetic. I enjoyed the first person perspectives, it really gave you insight and told the story from both perspectives. I enjoyed it, and may have to read more of Dickey’s novels in the future.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abortion, Infidelity, Grief, Gun violence, Racial slurs, and Racism
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