301 pages • first pub 2022 (editions) user-added
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Format: Hardcover
Language: English
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Description
A Black father makes amends with his gay son through letters written on his deathbed in this wise and penetrating novel of empathy and forgiveness, for fans of Ta-Nehisi Coates, Robert Jones Jr. and Alice WalkerAs Jacob lies dying, he begins to wr...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,830 reviews
Moods
reflective 84%
sad 79%
challenging 34%
dark 20%
hopeful 17%
inspiring 13%
tense 13%
informative 8%
funny 1%
Pace
fast 25%
slow 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 88% | A mix: 8% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 67% | Yes: 21% | No: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 78% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 98%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Homophobia, Child abuse, Domestic abuseModerate
Alcoholism, Sexual assault, DeathMinor
Abortion301 pages • first pub 2022 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A Black father makes amends with his gay son through letters written on his deathbed in this wise and penetrating novel of empathy and forgiveness, for fans of Ta-Nehisi Coates, Robert Jones Jr. and Alice WalkerAs Jacob lies dying, he begins to wr...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,830 reviews
Moods
reflective 84%
sad 79%
challenging 34%
dark 20%
hopeful 17%
inspiring 13%
tense 13%
informative 8%
funny 1%
Pace
fast 25%
slow 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 88% | A mix: 8% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 67% | Yes: 21% | No: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 78% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 98%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Homophobia, Child abuse, Domestic abuseModerate
Alcoholism, Sexual assault, DeathMinor
Abortion