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A review by natashaniezgoda
What You Leave Behind by Wanda M. Morris
emotional
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
This was super engaging! Okay lemme break it down for you:
Plot: provoking - I learned a lot about systems of oppression related to real estate and generational wealth.
Characters: not too many! I dislike large cast books. This had about 15-20 total characters, Deena being the main. I loved all the elderly folks - so feisty, sassy, and wise! Also, Easter can be my lawyer any day!
Magical realism: yep, you heard me right! If you like ancestors as guiding spirits - READ THIS BOOK. It was cool!
Ending: wish it was longer. I wanted the “stick it to the man” moment to have a little more punch. For all the shit Deena had to go through, the end was a little fast.
Plot: provoking - I learned a lot about systems of oppression related to real estate and generational wealth.
Characters: not too many! I dislike large cast books. This had about 15-20 total characters, Deena being the main. I loved all the elderly folks - so feisty, sassy, and wise! Also, Easter can be my lawyer any day!
Magical realism: yep, you heard me right! If you like ancestors as guiding spirits - READ THIS BOOK. It was cool!
Ending: wish it was longer. I wanted the “stick it to the man” moment to have a little more punch. For all the shit Deena had to go through, the end was a little fast.