hiltzmoore's review against another edition
4.0
This was really good, and told one story from multiple perspectives quite well. I felt like I really got to know the characters and their flaws, and cared about them. This told a story of a time that I think was neglected in the history books (Jim Crow South shortly after WWII with Black WWII Soldiers returning home) and I'm always a fan of historical fiction that sheds light on an interesting but under-taught time in history.
sorman0110's review against another edition
5.0
Beautifully written story about a family living in Mississippi during the late 40s. I appreciated how the story is told from the viewpoint of all the main characters.
veronicalovesjeff's review against another edition
Lynching
Content Warnings
Graphic: Hate crime and Violence
kari13's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
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? No
4.5
tassiereads's review against another edition
5.0
Loved it! The book is always better than the movie.
sjzuhlsallyn's review against another edition
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
kwaltz's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5