With the switching of narration in every chapter, this story felt very intimate. Certain scenes are shown multiple times from different viewpoints and at some points I almost felt like I was intruding on the characters' lives, witnessing these raw, emotional events. While Red At The Bone is not a very long book, Woodson successfully addresses how race, class, sexuality, and gender can impact a family and their experiences. It was a beautifully written book and I considered giving it five stars (if Goodreads did half-star ratings, this one would probably be a 4.5), but the storyline was just not exciting enough for me. That being said, the author successfully crafted a deep and meaningful story with beautiful language. Do not pick this novel up for its storyline alone, but rather for its astute observations of family dynamics.