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A review by bvilushis
The Love Songs of W.E.B. Du Bois by Honorée Fanonne Jeffers
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
This is a multigenerational saga of an African-American family. The main protagonist is a young girl, Ailey, who is growing up in a middle class family in the 1960's through the 1980's. The book tackles the obvious issues of the day- racism, civil rights, and feminism- as seen through the lens of the Black community. Because of a family tragedy, Ailey loses her sense of purpose and drops out of college. Her beloved Uncle Root, a history professor, finds her a research job with one of his colleagues. Ailey's research uncovers shocking family secrets.
Graphic: Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Hate crime, Incest, Racial slurs, Racism, Slavery, and Suicide
Moderate: Addiction, Child abuse, Cursing, and Colonisation