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shrimpybear's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
really beautifully written and engrossing but incredibly disturbing and upsetting. I'll be interested to seek out any analysis of the book or interviews from the author as to why certain choices were made about what happens to these characters.
however the aspect of how the Virgin Islands change over time in the context of transfer to the united states and also changes in infrastructure and how it relates to the way people live was very interesting and shined through.
just check the content warnings, it is certainly incredibly disturbing and uncomfortable throughout.
however the aspect of how the Virgin Islands change over time in the context of transfer to the united states and also changes in infrastructure and how it relates to the way people live was very interesting and shined through.
just check the content warnings, it is certainly incredibly disturbing and uncomfortable throughout.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Incest, Miscarriage, Racism, Rape, and Sexual assault
degger74's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
reflective
slow-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
3.75
The writer does a wonderful job of changing her voice depending on which character she’s speaking through. It’s almost as if her style changes completely.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse and Incest
ktembreull's review against another edition
challenging
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Incest, Pedophilia, and Death of parent
internationalreads's review
The incestuous sexual abuse of a child was romanticized as a “relationship.” Nope nope nope.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Death, Incest, Infidelity, Pedophilia, Blood, Abortion, Death of parent, and Colonisation