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2treads's review
challenging
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
patsmith139's review against another edition
5.0
This is a fantastic read. I was gripped from the very first pages and read slowly so I could savour it. The four main characters are super, not all of them likeable but all so well drawn. The reader is taken from Jamaica to London to India and through emotions ranging from laughter to tears to rage. Highly recommended.
enigma_squeaks's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
reflective
tense
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
4.5
maryxama's review against another edition
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs and Violence
Moderate: War
chloeliana's review against another edition
emotional
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
hallelujah_1's review against another edition
emotional
informative
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
literary_escape_artist's review against another edition
challenging
reflective
medium-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? It's complicated
4.25
abi_p's review
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
theonlybagel1's review against another edition
3.75
I went into reading this with thinking it was not going to be my cup of tea (and not just because unlike all the characters in this book, I literally don't like tea) but as the book developed, my desire to read more about these characters grew. Apart from Bernard who I absolutely deplored, each character had incredible development and became more likeable as the book continued. A good read, that provides an eye opening account of the plight of the Windrush Generation.