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lavalamb's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
medium-paced
- 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
I very much enjoyed this book. I grew up reading about zimbabwe and what was happening out there and being able to read the book helped me give perspective for what people went through immigratinv here. The author's writing is very creative and unique, and I enjoyed reading it. The way that she organizes words and speaks with the grammar structure of her language of origin Made me not want to put the book down. I felt like I could keep reading and reading and reading even when parts of the book made me feel emotional. Even when parts of the book made me sick to my stomach. She presented this very real story about This very real character in a way that invited me into a narrative.I probably wouldn't have otherwise explored or experienced.
My only complaint about the book at all is that I had a hard time following it for the first twenty pages. Once I got into the flow, I didn't want to put the book down.I read it in a few hours.
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My only complaint about the book at all is that I had a hard time following it for the first twenty pages. Once I got into the flow, I didn't want to put the book down.I read it in a few hours.
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1q84mangostreet's review against another edition
dark
emotional
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
egsreads's review
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
roz_taylor's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
medium-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? No
4.0
katy_bee's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
A really beautifully written book with some very dark themes. The early section was the most compelling for me. I thought the child's perspective on a confusing adult political situation was really well done. The latter half felt disappointed and lost- very intentionally as it mirrored the characters experience
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Gun violence, Infertility, Mental illness, Misogyny, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexism, Terminal illness, Violence, Blood, Police brutality, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Colonisation, and War
enomis13's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
mmz's review against another edition
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
paulanisk's review against another edition
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
medium-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? No
4.5
mpetc618's review against another edition
3.0
I applaud this debut novel for the raw, candid journal-type account of this coming of age and coming to America experience. The current news inserts gave the reader a reminder as to how fleeting time is and the constant struggles for Darling to not "lose" her internal homeland, yet acclimate to life in America.
Highly recommended.
Highly recommended.