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saskiahill's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Infidelity, Misogyny, Religious bigotry, and War
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Slavery, Violence, Blood, and Pregnancy
Minor: Drug use, Gun violence, and Mental illness
travisppe's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Wonderfully written. Love multi-generational stories told from diverse perspectives.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Bullying, Death, Drug use, Blood, Pregnancy, Alcohol, Colonisation, and War
oraclebykittie's review against another edition
emotional
funny
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
SHOWSTOPPING INCREDIBLE NEVER BEEN DONE BEFORE. but seriously i think zadie smith writes in a way that brings so much life and interiority to ever single character introduced in this book, it is mesmerizing. the prose is a rlly engaging mix of meaningful and funny, and neither half conflicts the other.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, Suicidal thoughts, Xenophobia, Religious bigotry, and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Drug use, and Blood
Minor: Misogyny and Pregnancy