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The Parlour Wife by Foluso Agbaje
informative
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
One of the Good Guys by Araminta Hall
challenging
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
The Reformatory by Tananarive Due
emotional
informative
inspiring
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
I cannot remember the last time a book had such an emotional impact on me; when I was not reading about The Reformatory I was thinking about it. When I was reading it, I had to pause several times because my heart hurt for these characters. When I finished reading it, I could not pick up another book for days.
I was moved. I was educated. I felt angry. I felt love. I felt hope.
This is why I read.
It is worthy of all of the stars.
I was moved. I was educated. I felt angry. I felt love. I felt hope.
This is why I read.
It is worthy of all of the stars.
We Need New Names by NoViolet Bulawayo
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.5