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A review by siobhanward
The Love Songs of W.E.B. Du Bois by Honorée Fanonne Jeffers
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
NYT Notable Books 2021: 12/100
When I picked this up and saw it was over 800 pages, I wasn't sure what to think. I still think that it could have been shorter (I understand why the background story was woven in to the start of each section, but it really wasn't my favourite), but overall this was a mostly solid read. There are definitely some heavy topics covered in it, but it was done in a way that didn't seem overwhelming. Ailey was a great character and I loved being part of her journey.
When I picked this up and saw it was over 800 pages, I wasn't sure what to think. I still think that it could have been shorter (I understand why the background story was woven in to the start of each section, but it really wasn't my favourite), but overall this was a mostly solid read. There are definitely some heavy topics covered in it, but it was done in a way that didn't seem overwhelming. Ailey was a great character and I loved being part of her journey.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Rape, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence
Moderate: Drug abuse, Drug use, Sexual content, and Death of parent