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A review by ashylibrarian
Devil Is Fine by John Vercher
challenging
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
John Vercher masterfully combines the literary fiction, magical realism, and mystery genres in this novel.
This is a book about race, family, addiction, grief, history, mental health, and colonial systems. It made me think while reading and it continues to take up space in my mind now.
This is a book about race, family, addiction, grief, history, mental health, and colonial systems. It made me think while reading and it continues to take up space in my mind now.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Child death, Slavery, Grief, and Alcohol
Moderate: Mental illness and Panic attacks/disorders