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Der bittere Trost der Lüge by Tiffany D. Jackson

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goldenprose's review against another edition

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dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

jpiring8's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful tense medium-paced

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

5.0

peytoncainn's review against another edition

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dark tense fast-paced

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

4.0

This book was disturbing, dark (research content warnings), and very well written. In this book Jackson explores not only how the legal system treats Black youth, but also how little it does to further their futures for the better. Jackson did an amazing job with the story, I couldn't put it down, though I didn't love the final chapter.

bookedandbuzzed's review against another edition

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5.0

Now that I think I'm finally over the initial state of shock I was in when I finished this book, I can recommend it. I finished reading this Friday at 3:28am with a mixture of insomnia and "I can't put this down" driving me. Then, at 3:28am, the only thing I could do was lie in my bed awake thinking WTF JUST HAPPENED?

This book revolves around a little Black girl (9yo) who killed a little white baby girl (3mo), allegedly. There are a few tough & some uncomfortable topics that the book touches on (mental illness, racism, failed justice system, child abuse...). However, it's also told from a 16 year old's perspective so it's not that deep (kind of). Idk but that is all I will say as I recommend going into this book blind. You'll either love or hate the end, which is normal for me. But I loved it, which is not normal for me LOL.

It's also written by a Black author so #BlackGirlMagic

jenmangler's review against another edition

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3.0

I really liked this book, right up until the last bit. I got sucked in and could not put it down. And then I got to the end. Ugh.

brandiefralick4's review against another edition

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dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix

5.0

Easy 5 Stars. This book is in all time top favorites. I'll be reading more from this Author. So many twists, turns and wow moments. Heartbreaking in it's own way. So much suprise in each page turn. A must read!!!