A review by passionyoungwrites
Let Us Descend by Jesmyn Ward

adventurous challenging emotional mysterious tense 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? It's complicated

3.0

She taught me that the ancestors come if you call them. That if you’re having trouble you pray to em and they give help.” 

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This story had several strong points. Many characters, I feel deserved a highlight they didn’t receive. Also, the magical realism took over most of the story. Annis being the main character didn’t mean much because she felt like a shadow in the story. It seemed that everything about her life, her current situation, and her future relied on Aza.