Reviews tagging 'Incest'

Memphis by Tara M. Stringfellow

19 reviews

caseyjnovak's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful reflective tense medium-paced

4.0

The characters are incredibly vivid, but the last two paragraphs kept it from rating higher for me. So many topics, so much trauma, so well intertwined. I enjoyed the format, though I did have to go back a few times to verify the different timelines. Will definitely look for more by this author!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Gun violence, Hate crime, Incest, Racism, Rape, Grief, Death of parent, and Murder

paris_nicole's review against another edition

challenging emotional sad tense medium-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

4.75

I really enjoyed this book. Is it written in multiple POVs (all females from three generations of the same family), in multiple timelines. The book addresses inter-familial trauma, while simultaneously acknowledging the racial history of this country and the atrocities faced by Black people. The story also celebrates the beauty of the Black community, specifically Black women, and their ability to hold the weight of the world on their shoulders.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Gun violence, Hate crime, Incest, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Police brutality, and Murder

faedre's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Domestic abuse, Hate crime, Incest, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Toxic relationship, Violence, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, and War

dcbooklove's review against another edition

emotional sad 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? Yes

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gun violence, Incest, Physical abuse, Racism, Sexual assault, Grief, and Murder

emmybe's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

4.75

A riveting saga. There is tragedy here, at times painful to read, but love and resilience too. Beautifully written. 

I understand Stringfellow is at work on a follow up to Memphis. Whatever it contains, I will devour it like upon its release like I would one of Miriam’s pies. While I would love more about the formidable North women, I also hope to hear Miss. Dawn’s stories. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Incest, Racism, and Rape

mckennasmith361's review against another edition

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Domestic abuse, Gun violence, Incest, Racism, Rape, Police brutality, Grief, and Murder

t0wana's review against another edition

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Incest, and Rape

melaniezeina's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional inspiring reflective sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

Ce livre nous plonge dans le quotidien, les épreuves, les joies et les peines des femmes afro-américaines de Memphis sur plusieurs générations. L’auteur nous fait comprendre les horreurs par lesquelles elles passent et la force dont elles font preuve pour les surpasser. Ce livre féministe donne la parole aux femmes, parle des systèmes racistes et sexistes qui les musellent et les brisent. Ce livre parle de traite de thèmes durs sur plusieurs générations et de la question du silence et du secret dans les familles. Peut-on passer l’éponge quand un agresseur est de notre famille ? 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse

Moderate: Incest

claudialucas99's review against another edition

emotional reflective medium-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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death, Domestic abuse, Hate crime, Incest, Racial slurs, and Rape

clairew97's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional funny reflective sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Hate crime, Incest, Mental illness, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, Excrement, Vomit, Police brutality, Medical content, Grief, Medical trauma, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Abandonment, Alcohol, War, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism