A review by inkdrinkermal
The Water Dancer by Ta-Nehisi Coates

challenging emotional informative inspiring sad tense 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

5.0

The magical realism in this book was just *chef's kiss*. The clever play on language of conduction/conductors on the underground railroad! The magic of storytelling and preserving memory! The symbolism of water! I was in awe.