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lindseyhall44's review
dark
emotional
fast-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? Yes
4.5
I picked Romance in Marseille up on a whim, and I am extremely grateful that I did. This novel was so intriguing, both in its flowery writing and dark content. As a classic, it was evidently ahead of it’s time, as it follows black, queer and physically disabled characters during the historical era of ensalvement, while candidly discussing sexuality and prostitution, and other taboo topics of the time. I loved seeing this representation in classic literature, and urge everyone to pick up Romance in Marseille.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Death, Racism, Slavery, Torture, Violence, Trafficking, and Murder