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A review by lon3rston3r
Ring Shout by P. Djèlí Clark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Absolutely amazing story! It is a cool plot and the characters are immediately lovable. The story gracefully tells the story of Maryse, a 25 year old woman, who is a part of a secret monster hunting group. The monsters? The KKK, but in this universe, The Birth of a Nation, was a movie that conjured up demons that inhabit the bodies of members of the KKK. Maryse struggles with her insatiable desire for vengeance against those who hunt innocent Black people, while also harboring a secret about her past that fuels her anger. A war is on the horizon and the story follows Maryse navigating why she does what she does.
I loved everything about this and it really is a beautiful story that encapsulates Black Americans’ strength despite how much we've been broken as a community.
I loved everything about this and it really is a beautiful story that encapsulates Black Americans’ strength despite how much we've been broken as a community.