tomato_bisque's review against another edition
challenging
dark
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
I liked the book for exploring history few Americans know about. While its about the history of Liberia, its also about how people unwillingly create the systems they themselves suffered under and how it can leave someone a shell of a person.
Content Warnings
Graphic: War, Racism, Slavery, and Child death
More...