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A review by bookishdamzel
Sorrowland by Rivers Solomon
adventurous
dark
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Buddy Read w/ Sea <3
I absolutely loved this book!! This book is so gnarly, yet so good.
First off, the character work on Vern is so well done and can have such a gnawing effect on you. Like the amount of things this character went through in this story is just absolutely wild and seeing her process it and act in some moments was just incredible. I love Vern with the whole of my heart man.
The atmosphere of this book is so gruesome and dark, very southern gothic coded. It's modern day, but has a cult and supernatural touch to it. It's hard to describe to without spoiling a lot of aspects to it.
The main theme of this book is survival and resilience through everything you're put through. Its so well done in this book.
I don't know how to talk about this book without spoiling, I loved this so much and I'm still thinking about it a week and half later after finishing it. I want to read Solomon's other works, I have a feeling I will love them.
I recommend this to people who don't shy away from dark and gruesome plots and morally grey characters. If you want clean and wholesome, please look elsewhere, this is not for you.
I absolutely loved this book!! This book is so gnarly, yet so good.
First off, the character work on Vern is so well done and can have such a gnawing effect on you. Like the amount of things this character went through in this story is just absolutely wild and seeing her process it and act in some moments was just incredible. I love Vern with the whole of my heart man.
The atmosphere of this book is so gruesome and dark, very southern gothic coded. It's modern day, but has a cult and supernatural touch to it. It's hard to describe to without spoiling a lot of aspects to it.
The main theme of this book is survival and resilience through everything you're put through. Its so well done in this book.
I don't know how to talk about this book without spoiling, I loved this so much and I'm still thinking about it a week and half later after finishing it. I want to read Solomon's other works, I have a feeling I will love them.
I recommend this to people who don't shy away from dark and gruesome plots and morally grey characters. If you want clean and wholesome, please look elsewhere, this is not for you.