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snwalsh's review against another edition
- 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
4.5
Graphic: Homophobia and Violence
_clawx's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, and Violence
rjsthumbelina's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Domestic abuse and Homophobia
Moderate: Gun violence
Minor: Cancer, Miscarriage, Racism, Slavery, and Violence
brokenspine's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Homophobia, and Violence
Moderate: Alcoholism, Bullying, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Slavery, Suicide, and Abortion
serendipitysbooks's review
- 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
4.5
As a parent this book really hit home I think it is impossible to raise children to adulthood and not have made mistakes, to not have regrets, to not wish you’d done some things differently or not done them at all. It’s a reminder to love and accept your kids as they are. And also to try and deal with regrets whatever the may be, whoever they involve. Apologise and atone if relevant, before it is to late.
The lack of resolution at the end may bother some readers but I think knowing whether or not father and son reconciled is beside the point. This is a poignant and heartfelt character study, a look at regret and self-reckoning. It’s a book that quickly grabbed my attention and never let go, and one that offers some important insights about the realities of being a Black man in America.
Graphic: Homophobia, Racism, and Violence
kassfromtheinternet's review against another edition
- 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
Moderate: Child abuse, Chronic illness, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Hate crime, Homophobia, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Violence, Grief, Death of parent, and Murder
shoohoob's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Homophobia, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Violence, Pregnancy, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Cancer and Racism
Minor: Hate crime and Slavery