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30something_reads 's review for:
The Reformatory
by Tananarive Due
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
UM WHAT?? This was incredible.
I did not know what to expect out of this since Historical Fiction is not typically a genre I gravitate towards but, damn. What a masterful blend of history and paranormal. A chilling tale that, although fictional, brings to light the real horrors of the Jim Crow era in the South.
I can't stop thinking about this one line-
I did not know what to expect out of this since Historical Fiction is not typically a genre I gravitate towards but, damn. What a masterful blend of history and paranormal. A chilling tale that, although fictional, brings to light the real horrors of the Jim Crow era in the South.
I can't stop thinking about this one line-
And of course Haddock had never hit Colonel. Haddock couldn't train his bloodhound the way he trained the boys.
This audiobook was phenomenal. I would absolutely recommend that listening experience and I will be looking up other works narrated by Joniece Abbott-Pratt. <--- JK. I just realized that she narrated Legendborn (among many others- I will just be bumping some of these up the TBR.)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Hate crime, Racial slurs, Racism, Torture, Violence, Police brutality
Moderate: Slavery, Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Terminal illness, Death of parent