A review by snailteeth
Salvage the Bones by Jesmyn Ward

challenging emotional hopeful reflective sad 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? No

4.25

Impactful story that brings attention to the Black voices unheard during Hurricane Katrina. Beautiful prose with strong metaphors and motifs that carry the story. 
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