Seymone
The interweaving of the timelines were beautiful. Dikembe was definitely given beauty for his ashes. This story touched my heart.
Excellent mystery, I figured who would be the last standing. I could never fathom the mystery of it all.
Time As A Bully
This novel is more reminiscent of short stories that are interconnected. Some of the stories are interesting and fast moving, others seem like fillers. What I am still mulling over is how does the title connect to the stories. Is time the goon? The one consistent theme is that time has not been good to any of the characters.
I am a huge fan. This story had me engrossed from the beginning. Laini's words were so descriptive. It set my imagination on fire. I think I have a crush on Akiva. Lol. Did I just say that? Shhh. Don't tell no one. This was a great read. I am on to book 2. I cannot wait for the next adventure.
I am rooting for Karou and Akiva!!
I will need to re-read to give an adequate rating but at the moment I am hovering around a 3.5
I rate this book a 2.5.
Why did I pick it up?
I picked up this book due to recommendation from a podcast that I follow. I went into this book blindly. Yet, I am still disappointed. Its hard to put into words but I felt unfulfilled. However, the patois in the book created a sort of nostalgia for me.
Describe the book in 5 words
Nostalgic, Funny, Honest, and I am short two words. No judgments
Who would LOVE The Lonely Londoners
Anyone who wants to get a glimpse of Caribbean immigrants in foreign (little patois there). Seriously, the theme of this book gives a glimpse of the universal experience of the Caribbean immigrant. It doesn't matter the destination of said immigrant, the experience is very similar.
Are there illustrations?
None.
Overall thoughts
Overall, I enjoyed this book. There is one huge caveat. There is only ten periods over the course of 160 something pages. I am exaggerating, but seriously I read ten pages and only saw two periods. This could be a literary device, I don't know.
What I enjoyed about this book is being able to relate to the characters and their experiences. When you go foreign, your family in your home country tends to think that you hit it big. Its always, send me money or send for me to come to the new country. This book was set in London, but you could easily interchange any country and I feel like the experience would be the same. My family immigrated to US from Trinidad and the experience is the same.
I would recommend this book. However, the patois may be a challenge for some.
As though I was eavesdropping on the last words of a father to his son. I enjoyed the vulnerability and openness the father expressed in his letters to his son.
Interesting story.
A lost and found thrift store where kids can go to prevent being hurt further from custodial adults.
How do these lost kids get found? Is there a way back home? Are they the same when they return? Does everything have a cost that must be paid? These are some of the questions that are answered.
Slow burn maybe too slow as the relationship between Dominic and Sloane started to annoy me towards the end.
Keke Palmer made this story come to life. I found myself laughing out loud quite often.
I was left with quite a few unanswered questions. The character development of Lacey May and the sisters was lacking. What was the purpose of the sisters, the story would have flowed without them included. Why did Gee turn out to be the way he is, as an adult? The reasons given didn't add up. What the heck happened to the father?
This novel could have been a 4-5 stars, if the characters were developed, more.
Really enjoyed! I was left with a better understanding of trap music and it's feminist undertones. As a black woman with a certain level of privilege, I was given valuable insight and awareness of black women who don't have the privileges I have. This book left me undoubtedly knowing that there is strength and beauty in the black woman experience - no matter what side of the trap/track you live on.
