justsmileandnod's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-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? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Slavery and Racism
Moderate: War, Pregnancy, Drug use, Murder, Violence, Rape, and Racial slurs
Minor: Excrement
katielanza's review against another edition
4.0
This book grew on me after my mind kept coming back to it in the weeks following. Demonstrates that history defines communities and individuals.
abileggere's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
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
diemiri's review against another edition
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
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? It's complicated
5.0
faify's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
4.75
ka4t's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
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? No
5.0
lauravm's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
danalynn's review
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
A unique story and layout. Not sure how I feel about it. Each chapter is about a different character going through the years from great grandparents down the line, but this style made it feel more like short stories about each character.
I almost wished there was more back and forth between the characters instead of not really coming back to each one. Although in each story you kinda get a glimpse of what happened to previous characters.
This would be easier reading in my opinion if it was read vs audio as the names and accent make it a little difficult to keep up with all the characters and places. Definitely worth the read, just interesting.
I almost wished there was more back and forth between the characters instead of not really coming back to each one. Although in each story you kinda get a glimpse of what happened to previous characters.
This would be easier reading in my opinion if it was read vs audio as the names and accent make it a little difficult to keep up with all the characters and places. Definitely worth the read, just interesting.
valerylh's review against another edition
4.0
Amazing book but I feel like I have to start all over again before I can give it a proper review. I started the ebook in January but ran out of time (library loan) before I finished and it took until April to get it back - this time as an (excellent) audiobook because it became available first. I might go back and listen to the whole audiobook again....to be continued.