A review by deathcabforkatey
Sorrowland by Rivers Solomon

adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

This was almost a 5 star read for me (I’m a heathen and don’t do half stars). This book is SO inventive and creative. Solomon is an incredible author and I can’t wait to read everything they write. Until the last 50 or so pages I was so invested and couldn’t wait to keep reading, but the last act really felt rushed - it needed a sequel at the very least I feel like to really flesh out the ending. Solomon clearly has bones to pick with colonization, racism, and specifically the systemic oppressions in our government - but I love that they make it a story of adversity in spite of it all. They also make it a story that while revolves around criticisms, isn’t overwhelmed by them. 

I definitely recommend this to anyone who likes sci-fi/fantasy that pushes the genre.
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