208 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780062979094
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Amistad Press
Publication date: 08 March 2022
Description
The twelve stories in The Last Suspicious Holdout and Other Stories capture powerful and poignant moments in the everyday lives of African American families, friends, and neighbors. Taking place in an unnamed "sliver of Southern suburbia" in the y...
Community Reviews Summary of 110 reviews
Moods
emotional 62%
challenging 31%
dark 28%
tense 25%
sad 20%
funny 14%
mysterious 14%
informative 8%
inspiring 8%
adventurous 5%
hopeful 5%
lighthearted 2%
Pace
slow 15%
fast 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 52% | A mix: 29% | N/A: 11% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 27% | N/A: 15% | No: 12%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 61% | Yes: 25% | No: 9% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 87% | No: 9% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 13%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Eating disorderModerate
Addiction, Drug abuse, BullyingMinor
Domestic abuse
208 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780062979094
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Amistad Press
Publication date: 08 March 2022
Description
The twelve stories in The Last Suspicious Holdout and Other Stories capture powerful and poignant moments in the everyday lives of African American families, friends, and neighbors. Taking place in an unnamed "sliver of Southern suburbia" in the y...
Community Reviews Summary of 110 reviews
Moods
emotional 62%
challenging 31%
dark 28%
tense 25%
sad 20%
funny 14%
mysterious 14%
informative 8%
inspiring 8%
adventurous 5%
hopeful 5%
lighthearted 2%
Pace
slow 15%
fast 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 52% | A mix: 29% | N/A: 11% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 27% | N/A: 15% | No: 12%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 61% | Yes: 25% | No: 9% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 87% | No: 9% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 13%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Eating disorderModerate
Addiction, Drug abuse, BullyingMinor
Domestic abuse