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fkshg8465's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
I DNF’d the first book (Harlem Shuffle). So I space known better than to pick it up. I get why it’s on must-read lists, but this author really doesn’t do much for me, Pulitzer or not. I’ve got to stop trying to like good works!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Abandonment, Fire/Fire injury, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Violence, Bullying, Death, and Drug use
marshal_ray's review against another edition
dark
funny
reflective
sad
tense
medium-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? Yes
4.25
randis32's review against another edition
dark
emotional
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
sam0hopkins's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-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
3.5
elizabethkoellner's review against another edition
adventurous
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
4.5
quigs07's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
liesbethvv's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
The fact that I read this so quickly after finishing the first in the Harlem series is really a testament to the interesting characters and plot line and the talented writing. The depiction of Harlem and by extension New York is still so vivid and you really feel like you’re living through these changing times.
The three novellas I feel like the book was divided into were all gripping. I would like a third one where Elisabeth plays a bigger part but both novels were definitely great standalones too.
The three novellas I feel like the book was divided into were all gripping. I would like a third one where Elisabeth plays a bigger part but both novels were definitely great standalones too.
raechae's review against another edition
emotional
funny
mysterious
reflective
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
5.0
nichughes's review against another edition
5.0
Impeccable writing, per usual. Loved the sense of place, Ray’s internal musings, Pepper getting a bit more spotlight. And just like in HS, Dion Graham’s narration is excellent.