A review by shrimpybear
Land of Love and Drowning by Tiphanie Yanique

challenging dark emotional sad tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
really beautifully written and engrossing but incredibly disturbing and upsetting. I'll be interested to seek out any analysis of the book or interviews from the author as to why certain choices were made about what happens to these characters. 

however the aspect of how the Virgin Islands change over time in the context of transfer to the united states and also changes in infrastructure and how it relates to the way people live was very interesting and shined through. 

just check the content warnings, it is certainly incredibly disturbing and uncomfortable throughout. 
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