readbycarina's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
slow-paced
- 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? No
4.25
Graphic: Abandonment, Racism, Violence, Slavery, Grief, Physical abuse, Confinement, Rape, Child death, and Torture
Moderate: Colonisation, Suicide, Racial slurs, Death, Stalking, and Death of parent
Minor: Infidelity and Pregnancy
liesbethvv's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
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
4.0
As usual I dove into this book head first, without knowing anything about the genre or the themes, just because the author and book come highly recommended.
I was completely surprised by the magical realism in this story and it took me a while to get used to it. Once I was on board with the concept of I was mesmerised by the rich language and strong characters Coates put to paper. Moving, propelling and highly imaginative, I enjoyed this ride out of my comfort zone.
I was completely surprised by the magical realism in this story and it took me a while to get used to it. Once I was on board with the concept of
Spoiler
conduction,Graphic: Violence and Slavery
Moderate: Torture, Racism, Racial slurs, and Grief
Minor: Sexual violence, Death of parent, Murder, Vomit, Pregnancy, Sexism, Confinement, and Abandonment
cerilouisereads's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Forced institutionalization, Violence, Slavery, Death, and Racial slurs
Moderate: Abandonment, Kidnapping, Grief, Racism, Police brutality, and Pregnancy
Minor: Sexual assault
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