bougainvillea's review against another edition
2.0
It took me weeks to read this. I have such mixed feelings about it. The language/writing was really lovely in a lot of passages. Wonderful descriptions. I could definitely see using a lot of passages in class for a variety of reasons. But as a whole... it just seemed like there was too much going on, and thus not enough focus on one story to make it really matter in the way that it should. I really wanted to and thought I would love this book, but sadly, that was not the case.
tonyamj's review
challenging
reflective
slow-paced
- 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
3.5
in_libris_speramus's review against another edition
3.0
I think this a book that will simmer inside the reader long after they finish it. There is a lot of gorgeous imagery in Kempadoo's writing, a lot of complicated humanity, and an upsetting ending that leaves you feeling both satisfied and not.
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