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linda_wolf's review against another edition
dark
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
Graphic: Death, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, and Death of parent
careinthelibrary's review against another edition
3.0
In my journey through Jamaica Kincaid's work this year, this stands firmly in the middle (so far). I liked it, but it's not a new favourite. I see ripples of similar themes and refrains in her work and this one fits into that pattern and builds on it. For Jamaica Kincaid fans, this is a good one. If you are new to her work, I recommend <i>A Small Place</i> and <i>Annie John</i>.
Graphic: Racism, Sexual content, Death of parent, and Colonisation
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Abortion, and Pregnancy
cygnetbabe's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- 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
4.75
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Mental illness, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Violence, Abortion, Pregnancy, and Abandonment
nicoleisalwaysreading's review against another edition
challenging
dark
reflective
slow-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? Yes
4.0
vivid and complex with extremely poignant connections between self and nation, inward and outward expressions of identity. would absolutely love to discuss this in a seminar format but unfortunately it’s just me all alone right now in complete awe at Jamaica Kincaid’s mind!
Graphic: Infidelity, Misogyny, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexual content, Slavery, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Grief, Abortion, Death of parent, and Colonisation
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