jessica_h's review against another edition
4.0
4.5 stars. The closest I've come to giving a short story collection 5 stars I think. Review to come, perhaps. But just pick this up. These stories are SO great. I read this for CaribAThon 2020. Whilst Gay is technically American, she is of Haitian descent and all these stories explore differing experiences of Haitian diaspora.
salixnivalis's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.75
elenanoa's review against another edition
how am I supposed to write a research paper on this when every other short story makes me tear up or makes me want to slam my fists on the table?
yaerim_bueno's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.25
felsiaopao's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
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? It's complicated
4.0
A great collection of short stories on the Haitian plight.
maweets's review against another edition
5.0
An absolutely stunning collection of short stories. I couldn't put this down.
sarahreadsbooks_'s review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
amiablebookworm's review against another edition
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? No
4.0
miranda_is_fully_booked's review against another edition
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0