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terese_utan_h's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
informative
reflective
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
5.0
alana__cf's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
informative
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
lbooks's review
challenging
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
4.0
lilliantuesday's review
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
noahsingh's review
5.0
ridiculously good. evaristo should have been recognised for her writing in the 90s when this book was published. the writing style is so good and different and each character is incredibly vivid, even those who only have a few pages dedicated to them. instant new fave tbh.
hob_bi_t's review
challenging
emotional
informative
reflective
tense
medium-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? It's complicated
3.5
bexj30's review against another edition
5.0
Wow. I am amazed how powerful this book is and how much history it packs into its pages. Lara was a text for a university module on postcolonial British literature. It's novel in verse format put me off, so much so that I left it as the last text to be read on the module.
I have been so pleasantly surprised by this book and the writer's talent. The handy family tree at the beginning of the book was great as it can be hard to keep track of the many characters. I am genuinely impressed with the amount of contextual information, emotion and relevance that has gone into this novel. The verse form works well and serves to highlight some key points in the text.
A surprising 5 star review from me!
I have been so pleasantly surprised by this book and the writer's talent. The handy family tree at the beginning of the book was great as it can be hard to keep track of the many characters. I am genuinely impressed with the amount of contextual information, emotion and relevance that has gone into this novel. The verse form works well and serves to highlight some key points in the text.
A surprising 5 star review from me!
owenatkinson's review
adventurous
challenging
informative
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? It's complicated
3.75
Content Warnings
Minor: Racial slurs and Racism
cassiahf's review against another edition
adventurous
reflective
medium-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? No
4.0