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golelifsu's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Addiction, Cancer, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Gore, Gun violence, Hate crime, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Violence
paigeautum's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Animal death and Murder
Moderate: Torture
Minor: Sexual assault
mia_merrill's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Hate crime, Racism, Terminal illness, Forced institutionalization, Vomit, Death of parent, and Murder
Moderate: Animal death, Gun violence, Rape, Sexual assault, Slavery, Police brutality, Medical content, Grief, Medical trauma, and Pregnancy
chandranolynne's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Addiction, Drug abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, and Violence
Moderate: Death, Racial slurs, and Vomit
missbsbookshelf's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Addiction, Animal death, Cancer, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Slavery, Terminal illness, Blood, Vomit, Grief, Death of parent, and Murder
quicksilver's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
I think I loved its strong sense of place most and what it means to belong is threaded throughout. The natural elements and how it ties to the theme of nature vs. nurture was extremely impactful. The idea that nature heals and the importance of a balanced ecosystem is paralleled with the importance of a balanced internal world. I could read this over again.
This intergenerational saga is also key - this novel really brings Southern rural black life to light in a way I haven’t seen before, while exploring the theme of multiracial children and how they find their place in that backdrop.
The descriptions are dynamic: they made me sad and made me hopeful and taught me some perspective on common themes. The dynamic of struggle in relationships and the emotions people feel but don’t speak are laid out for examination.
It was a good read, deserving of all the praise heaped on it. Why are you still reading this? Go get your hands on it and read it!
Graphic: Racial slurs, Racism, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, and Police brutality
Moderate: Addiction, Drug abuse, Drug use, Physical abuse, Rape, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Grief, and Toxic friendship
kglynch's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Minor: Sexual assault and Blood
mikeebeth's review
- 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
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Violence, Vomit, and Murder
mscalls's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Addiction, Child abuse, Child death, Chronic illness, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Slavery, Terminal illness, Torture, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Grief, Death of parent, and Murder
simonamiller's review against another edition
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Addiction, Animal death, Cancer, Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Death, Drug use, Gun violence, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Blood, and Vomit