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librarianryan 's review for:
Ring Shout
by P. Djèlí Clark
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
This is one of those times when I think “what did I just read”? Or in my case “what did I just listen to”. I started this audiobook at least 3 different times because I kept getting lost. But notice, I never gave up because it’s so weird you just have to see what is going to happen next. I loved it. It was such a different look at race, fantasy, magical realism, etc. And it leaves itself open for a sequel. I think this book would make for great discussion in a university class. Heck even in bookclub, but most of the book clubs I know probably wouldn’t read it, or would lose interest before chapter 5 because of confusion. I once had a young boy say to me after reading The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants” “I loved it. I don’t get it, but I loved it.” At the time I thought that was an odd statement, but this is the second time in my life, I have found a book for which I have to say the same thing. I think before the sequel comes out I would pick up the print book. I'm not the greatest at audiobooks, but I can say I loved it. I don’t get all of it, but I loved it.
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