Jessica

Wow. 6 stars.

I did a lot of crying while reading this book. The window into the loneliness of damaged souls.

“Even in memory she will find this moment unbearably intense, and she's aware of this now, while it's happening. She has never believed herself fit to be loved by any person. But now she has a new life, of which this is the first moment, and even after many years have passed she will still think: Yes, that was it, the beginning of my life.”

Chomped through that like a stone eater. Very stressed about the imminent conflict. On to #3.

So good. I have a feeling she might feel a bit more harshly towards her parents once she becomes one herself, but an incredible journey to read.

Of all the books I read this month, this was my favorite. Each story stood well on its own but was so informed by what came through the generations. Each story adding to my understanding of the history and the breadth and depth of the repercussions of the African slave trade. 10/10 recommend.