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tammitammo's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
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
4.0
A cery sad book about loneliness and trauma, but also about connections and love
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Homophobia, and Violence
Moderate: Sexual content and Murder
Minor: Rape
natalieokwisa's review against another edition
dark
emotional
informative
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
This was a good book. A good find too. I don’t think I would have ever picked this book up but I’m happy I did. The story of Mr Chetan, Betty and Solo is emotionally intense. From the self harm of solo, to Betty’s loneliness and Mr. Chetan’s fight to have love, it was all tied together to tell us a story of Trinidad. What life is like for those who live on the island, the political and social struggles certain groups face and how community triumphs over that. I would say this is the first time I have ever read a book that vividly talks about self harm and those parts were difficult but it gave me an insight I never had before. I enjoyed reading it, would I read it again, no. But it was good all round.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia and Self harm
Minor: Rape