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gabyk_lib'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? It's complicated
5.0
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Gun violence, Hate crime, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Death of parent, and Toxic friendship
abitbetterbooks'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? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Racial slurs, Racism, and Vomit
Moderate: Cancer, Toxic relationship, and Death of parent
rexpostfacto'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
4.5
Moderate: Addiction, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Hate crime, Mental illness, Racism, Toxic relationship, Grief, Pregnancy, and Abandonment
Incarceration and servitude related to jail timedistancebetweenhunterandprey's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Addiction, Drug abuse, Drug use, Hate crime, Racial slurs, Racism, Toxic relationship, Vomit, Police brutality, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Death
Minor: Rape
ekmook'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
3.25
Graphic: Cancer, Child abuse, Chronic illness, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Slavery, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Vomit, Police brutality, Grief, and Death of parent
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
ananamauvais'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
5.0
Graphic: Cancer, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Hate crime, Physical abuse, Racism, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Vomit, Grief, and Death of parent
Moderate: Addiction, Gun violence, and Medical content
aappel2491'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
4.5
Graphic: Addiction, Cancer, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Gun violence, Racial slurs, Toxic relationship, Police brutality, Murder, and Abandonment
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
solenodon'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
5.0
Graphic: Death, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, and Vomit
Moderate: Police brutality, Death of parent, and Pregnancy
Minor: Pedophilia and Slavery
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