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maryw's review against another edition
dark
funny
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
jessmay27's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
funny
hopeful
informative
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
msjaneod's review against another edition
2.0
Really disappointed as I loved Small Island. The "unreliable narrator" seems forced. Levy has turned her eye away from some of the most important aspects of July's story and the end seemed rushed. Wouldn't recommend it.
manilovemyboo's review against another edition
emotional
informative
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? No
4.0
lizzie_maxfield's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
juliawithmonkeys's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
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? No
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs, Racism, and Colonisation
holscriv's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
tense
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? It's complicated
4.0
farrawayreads's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
elliehamilton38's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
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? No
3.75
hilikus_00's review against another edition
2.0
I wish I could give this book 2 and a half stars because it doesn't quite deserve 3, but deserves more than 2. I really enjoyed Small Island and figured that it would be a pretty tough act to follow, and alas, this has proven true. I found it's narration style - a la Princess Bride - to be pretty annoying, actually. I also felt that the plot wasn't as strong as I would have liked for a story in such a setting. July was a great character though - fierce as hell and strong to boot. I liked her, but the Long Song fell a little flat. If this is your first Andrea Levy book, go with Small Island.