Reviews

Where the Line Bleeds: A Novel by Jesmyn Ward

mightymel_reads's review against another edition

dark emotional sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

elsanore's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional 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? No

4.0

rebeccarowlandbooks's review against another edition

5.0

A beautiful book

This is the third book set in Mississippi I read this month completely by accident. But all there so different in its treatment of this Deep South state and how it figures into the characters’ lives. This book was such a joy too read. Her descriptions of the Bayou make you feel like you’re there and the relationships are all so well explored. Can’t wait to read more of her books!

launab's review against another edition

3.0

*3.5*

juliamcbride's review against another edition

emotional sad medium-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? It's complicated

2.75

reba639's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

savannahldarr's review against another edition

3.0

This was so well written but it was a slow build. Sometimes a little too slow for my taste, which is why I only gave it 3 stars, maybe 3.5. I’m oscillating. I loved the story so much. It was a perfect lens into the lives of lower class, rural African American boys. Twins Christophe and Joseph barely graduated high school; their parents are mostly MIA; and they live with their grandmother. They know their choices after high school are work or dealing drugs. The choices each boy makes and the subsequent consequences effect each other greatly. I imagine these are the life choices for many young men. It was a great story.

I received an ARC through NetGalley for an honest review.

nht806's review against another edition

5.0

I really enjoyed getting to know these brothers,their family, and community.

tasneemm's review against another edition

4.0

Interesting, engaging, masterfully written. Found myself drawn into the setting and characters. One star off because the plot itself wasn’t so clear and fulfilling. 

taratearex's review against another edition

emotional reflective 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

4.0