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callme_tippy
adventurous
emotional
funny
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
Beautiful collection of poetry, definitely will re-read in the future!
I picked this one up at a used book store under the classics section and was happily surprised to find that it was a signed copy!
I love the formatting, pacing, and contents of this book. I'm very happy to add this one to my permanent collection.
I picked this one up at a used book store under the classics section and was happily surprised to find that it was a signed copy!
I love the formatting, pacing, and contents of this book. I'm very happy to add this one to my permanent collection.
I read the first two stories in this collection and I found them bizarre and pointless?
I literally had to re-read the synopsis a couple of times because I kept trying to figure out what this collection is about. I did not like the writing style, the characters, or the plot in either story I read.
Since this one is a library borrow I am just going to DNF this one and move on to books that I actually enjoy.
I love short story collections, but this one was not it.
I literally had to re-read the synopsis a couple of times because I kept trying to figure out what this collection is about. I did not like the writing style, the characters, or the plot in either story I read.
Since this one is a library borrow I am just going to DNF this one and move on to books that I actually enjoy.
I love short story collections, but this one was not it.
informative
fast-paced
This is a great reference book for timeline review and fact checking.
I read this one on audio, which I do not recommend, I will be picking the physical book up soon as I want to own a hard copy of this one. I want to be able to annotate to my hearts content and reference when I need.
I'm very happy I gave this one a read as it now a book I want o add to my collection.
I read this one on audio, which I do not recommend, I will be picking the physical book up soon as I want to own a hard copy of this one. I want to be able to annotate to my hearts content and reference when I need.
I'm very happy I gave this one a read as it now a book I want o add to my collection.
adventurous
emotional
funny
informative
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I didn't hate this one, but I also did not exactly enjoy it.
I did not enjoy the art style, I get that it is a personal preference, but I could not get behind the art style chosen for this graphic novel.
Beyond the art, I feel that the messages that were being portrayed would have been better portrayed in a written short story collection. I do not think the short graphic novels did the stories any justice.
I actually think this would have been a beautiful written short story collection because we could have gotten more background and nuance. Unfortunately, with this being a graphic novel, we miss a lot of the introspection and "explanation" for lack of a better word. This makes the actions and scenarios seem like common place and like they are okay. I do not believe that is what Flowers was trying to say, but the style chosen does not lend itself to be expanded upon.
I would give this authors work another read, but this one was not for me.
I did not enjoy the art style, I get that it is a personal preference, but I could not get behind the art style chosen for this graphic novel.
Beyond the art, I feel that the messages that were being portrayed would have been better portrayed in a written short story collection. I do not think the short graphic novels did the stories any justice.
I actually think this would have been a beautiful written short story collection because we could have gotten more background and nuance. Unfortunately, with this being a graphic novel, we miss a lot of the introspection and "explanation" for lack of a better word. This makes the actions and scenarios seem like common place and like they are okay. I do not believe that is what Flowers was trying to say, but the style chosen does not lend itself to be expanded upon.
I would give this authors work another read, but this one was not for me.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Bullying, Death, Grief
Moderate: Addiction
adventurous
dark
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
This book was was absolute perfection and has changed my mind on historical fiction.
I picked this one up at my local library, the title caught my eye as I was walking out and I am so happy I stopped to pick it up as this might have been my favorite read this year.
I can't exactly put my finger on why I loved this book so much but I am going to say that majority of it has to be because of Conde's writing prowess. Conde was able to weave together a novel about this woman that history has forgotten in a heartbreaking, raw, and beautiful way.
This book has changed my perspective on historical fiction, I enjoyed the history and the value it added to the story. I am now much more open to reading historical fiction, I enjoyed the value the history added a lot more than I expected I would.
I am excited to read more work by Conde, and more historical fiction in the future.
I picked this one up at my local library, the title caught my eye as I was walking out and I am so happy I stopped to pick it up as this might have been my favorite read this year.
I can't exactly put my finger on why I loved this book so much but I am going to say that majority of it has to be because of Conde's writing prowess. Conde was able to weave together a novel about this woman that history has forgotten in a heartbreaking, raw, and beautiful way.
This book has changed my perspective on historical fiction, I enjoyed the history and the value it added to the story. I am now much more open to reading historical fiction, I enjoyed the value the history added a lot more than I expected I would.
I am excited to read more work by Conde, and more historical fiction in the future.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Animal death, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Genocide, Hate crime, Misogyny, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Torture, Violence, Blood, Antisemitism, Grief, Religious bigotry, Abortion, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, Injury/Injury detail
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
This book was everything I though it would be and more.
I picked up this poetry book at a local used book store in the classic poetry section.
I bought this without reading much about it beyond seeing that is was a classic book written by a Black women poet and I'm happy I did.
Not every poem resonated with me, in fact, I did not like the poems in part one at all, I think the style was not for me. However the remainder of the book was amazing. I really enjoyed the character growth that is shown throughout the book, reads like a memoir in verse.
10/10 would recommend.
I picked up this poetry book at a local used book store in the classic poetry section.
I bought this without reading much about it beyond seeing that is was a classic book written by a Black women poet and I'm happy I did.
Not every poem resonated with me, in fact, I did not like the poems in part one at all, I think the style was not for me. However the remainder of the book was amazing. I really enjoyed the character growth that is shown throughout the book, reads like a memoir in verse.
10/10 would recommend.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Misogyny, Racism, Lesbophobia
dark
emotional
informative
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I so badly wanted to love this short story collection because of the importance of the subject matter, but this did not come together for me.
Unfortunately, I found the characters in every story lacking substance and flat, which made me not be able to emotionally connect with them; which in turn made the events happening to or around them come off as non-important and flippant.
While it is possible this was the intention of the author, I think it could have been gone about in a different way.
I love short story collections where I get to connect with a multitude characters or plots and unfortunately, I did neither in this book.
Unfortunately, I found the characters in every story lacking substance and flat, which made me not be able to emotionally connect with them; which in turn made the events happening to or around them come off as non-important and flippant.
While it is possible this was the intention of the author, I think it could have been gone about in a different way.
I love short story collections where I get to connect with a multitude characters or plots and unfortunately, I did neither in this book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Genocide, Gun violence, Hate crime, Infidelity, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Police brutality, Grief, Car accident, Death of parent, Murder, Sexual harassment, War, Injury/Injury detail, Classism
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I really loved this short, cute, graphic-novel!
I think each of the characters has a distinct voice and story and I greatly enjoyed the interaction and friendship displayed throughout.
My one flaw is how the medication situation was treated, I think along with the medication push back that was included in the book there could have still been a resolution & solution for Davene.
Other than that I loved the rest!
I'm a Queens NY girl myself so the graphics in this book felt like home 🖤.
I think each of the characters has a distinct voice and story and I greatly enjoyed the interaction and friendship displayed throughout.
My one flaw is how the medication situation was treated, I think along with the medication push back that was included in the book there could have still been a resolution & solution for Davene.
Other than that I loved the rest!
I'm a Queens NY girl myself so the graphics in this book felt like home 🖤.
dark
informative
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I loved this little short story collection and am happy to now have an author who's work I know I will enjoy.
While there were a couple of stories that weren't my favorite, the amount of stories that I loved far outweighed the few I did not like.
Each story was unique in it's horror and had well fleshed out characters and plots.
I will definitely be picking up part two of this collection, and will be on the lookout for more of this authors work.
While there were a couple of stories that weren't my favorite, the amount of stories that I loved far outweighed the few I did not like.
Each story was unique in it's horror and had well fleshed out characters and plots.
I will definitely be picking up part two of this collection, and will be on the lookout for more of this authors work.
adventurous
emotional
informative
reflective
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:
Yes
This short story collection was perfection.
I loved the glimpses we get into "The Heads of Colored People".
This collection had the strangest cast of characters I've ever read in a book.
Characters that are very real, characters that feel like people I've known, and characters that have flaws like all of us.
I would definitely recommend giving this collection a read.!
I loved the glimpses we get into "The Heads of Colored People".
This collection had the strangest cast of characters I've ever read in a book.
Characters that are very real, characters that feel like people I've known, and characters that have flaws like all of us.
I would definitely recommend giving this collection a read.!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Body shaming, Bullying, Child death, Death, Eating disorder, Fatphobia, Gun violence, Infidelity, Mental illness, Misogyny, Suicidal thoughts, Police brutality, Grief, Classism