pinkbuttafly200's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
locdbooktician's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
medium-paced
4.0
They were so many things I liked about this book and frustrated me. I was frustrated with the white folks in the books as I know their actions mirrors real life.
momankara's review
4.0
I really enjoyed the characters and the pace of the novel, slow like the small town it was set in. The whole murder mystery needed better resolution, and the book basically just ended. That being said, I would enjoy another trip to West Mills, and I enjoy the company of its women. I think this author has a lot of potential.
annastasia_will's review against another edition
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Decent People was a decent read. I enjoyed it but didn’t have the desire to rave about it afterwards.
kreiley's review
dark
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
svinc038's review
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
gmforesta's review
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
waymona's review against another edition
3.0
Thanks to NetGalley and Bloomsbury Publishing, I received an Advance Reader Copy of this book in return for my honest review. The book will be released on January 17th.
⭐️⭐️⭐️
This novel begins with the Black community of West Mills, NC, reeling from the murder of three siblings. Set in 1976, it is a slow burn whodunnit that is mostly character study and a little bit murder investigation. As the investigation begins to evolve, dark secrets are revealed.
I enjoyed the pace of this novel. It was very easy to read, even with all the shifting points of view. The racism and homophobia made it an uncomfortable book to read, but it was unflinching in its portrayal of a still-segregated town in the south. I didn’t know until after I started this book that this is the author’s second book set in West Mills, NC. However, both are standalone novels.
⭐️⭐️⭐️
This novel begins with the Black community of West Mills, NC, reeling from the murder of three siblings. Set in 1976, it is a slow burn whodunnit that is mostly character study and a little bit murder investigation. As the investigation begins to evolve, dark secrets are revealed.
I enjoyed the pace of this novel. It was very easy to read, even with all the shifting points of view. The racism and homophobia made it an uncomfortable book to read, but it was unflinching in its portrayal of a still-segregated town in the south. I didn’t know until after I started this book that this is the author’s second book set in West Mills, NC. However, both are standalone novels.