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A review by coolfoolmoon
Book of Colour by Julia Blackburn
dark
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I liked it more finding out its based on the author's real life story. Cool that she was trying to make sense of her ancestry, more specifically the pain her family went through at their own / colonialism’s hands. First time I ever felt like a white person did magical realism right but also it might be that 1/32nd drop doing the heavy lifting! I’m kidding but... am I?
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Chronic illness, Gun violence, Racism, Torture, Xenophobia, Death of parent, Murder, and War
Moderate: Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Slavery, Suicide, Religious bigotry, Outing, Sexual harassment, and Colonisation
Minor: Alcoholism, Animal death, Rape, and Blood