Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Homophobia, Child abuse, Domestic abuseModerate
Sexual assault, Death of parent, DeathMinor
AbortionCommunity Reviews
Summary of 1169 reviews
Moods
reflective 83%
sad 79%
challenging 34%
dark 20%
hopeful 18%
inspiring 13%
tense 13%
informative 8%
Pace
fast 23%
slow 17%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 89% | A mix: 7% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 66% | Yes: 23% | No: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 77% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 98%Average rating
304 pages | first published 2022
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ISBN/UID: 9781335425737
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Hanover Square Press
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...Book Information
304 pages | first published 2022
The StoryGraph is an affiliate of the featured links. We earn commission on any purchases made.
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ISBN/UID: 9781335425737
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Hanover Square Press
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...Book information
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Homophobia, Child abuse, Domestic abuseModerate
Sexual assault, Death of parent, DeathMinor
AbortionCommunity Reviews
Summary of 1169 reviews
Moods
reflective 83%
sad 79%
challenging 34%
dark 20%
hopeful 18%
inspiring 13%
tense 13%
informative 8%
Pace
fast 23%
slow 17%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 89% | A mix: 7% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 66% | Yes: 23% | No: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 77% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 98%Average rating