A review by mcrammal
Cloudsplitter by Russell Banks

dark emotional reflective sad slow-paced

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

4.0

A beautifully and poetically written tale about a man who never left his fathers shadow or learned how to live without him. Going beyond the showcasing of life before the Civil War in the United States as well as our complicated relationship with race, this novel also explores the existential angst that comes with struggling to figure out who you are and a lifetime of regret.