Reviews

The Love Songs of W.E.B. Du Bois by Honorée Fanonne Jeffers

rct76's review against another edition

5.0

Wow. Wow. Wow. One of the best books I’ve read in a long time.

katielovesbooks134's review against another edition

5.0

Libby audio. It’s super long, but excellent.

maniccrafter's review against another edition

5.0

The Love Songs of W.E.B. Du Bois is a stunningly intimate epic. The scope of this novel alone is so impressive and it is paired beautifully with empathetically vibrant characters in every generation. Jeffers captures a snapshot of early American history and allows us to come along in the journey of re-discovery. I want everyone to read this book.

dcole207's review against another edition

5.0

I don’t have anything constructive to say about this book other than, yes it’s very long, but it’s also a very captivating page-turner. The history, the characters, the humanity. Ignore the length and pick it up.

nikkib5's review against another edition

challenging emotional informative reflective sad slow-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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Racial slurs, Racism, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, and Death of parent

mbrazz's review against another edition

5.0

I laughed, I cried, I felt it all. This book was so beautifully written as it weaves through history and told of the struggles of my own family. Those vicious cycles and generational curses intertwined with triumph. I am so sad that it is over. Thank you thank you thank you. This is a book I will pick up again and again and recommend to everyone I know.

amc33's review against another edition

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

5.0

jesspittmanmd's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring medium-paced

• Strong character development? Yes

5.0

happyharvee's review against another edition

5.0

I got this book on audio and truly loved it. A great representation of what historical fiction should be.

I only wish that Coco had gotten her own chapter.

highdjo's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional 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

5.0