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The Love Songs of W.E.B. Du Bois
by Honorée Fanonne Jeffers
funny
hopeful
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
This book is a generational story but you follow Ailey a lot. As a read, I really grew to care for her specifically. But also her sister Lydia and her mother Belle. I cried when Lydia passed away.
The writing is beautiful.
The writing is beautiful.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Racism, Death of parent, Cultural appropriation