lexa's review against another edition
4.0
Coming of age in Vancouvers east side, Hogans Alley, in the 1930s.
Graphic: Racism, Alcoholism, and Homophobia
spinesinaline's review against another edition
hopeful
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, and Racism
planning2read's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
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
4.5
Moderate: Alcohol, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Outing, Racism, and Alcoholism
dancevera's review
emotional
informative
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
3.5
I found myself enjoying the short chapters, and I especially loved how Knight brought a fictional version of Hogan's Alley to life in the 30s (the historically Black neighbourhood of Vancouver that was demolished in the early 1970s). The characters drew me in, and I was interested in the two mother/daughter dynamics that were the focal point, but the pacing often three me off, and I felt very unsatisfied with the ending. It wrapped up quickly and without much resolution for me.
Moderate: Homophobia, Racism, and Alcoholism
howdoyouwords's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
slow-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
5.0
Moderate: Homophobia, Alcoholism, Lesbophobia, Abandonment, and Racism
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