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A review by edwardsmc32
The Prophets by Robert Jones Jr.
challenging
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
While it took me awhile to get into the book and begin to understand the characters and story as it was being laid out, it picked up tremendously and pulled me in and then broke my heart. The author has a way of letting you into each character’s heart and mind while still keeping the main characters the main characters. While difficult to read at times, it is a beautifully tragic story.
Graphic: Hate crime, Homophobia, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Slavery, Violence, Murder, and Pregnancy