A review by staceen
If I Survive You by Jonathan Escoffery

challenging dark emotional reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Ok this took me a long time to read, but I’m so glad I didn’t give up on it. The short stories weave together around a Jamaican family who has immigrated to Miami and how life isn’t what they expected. Excellent writing, a bit sad, well worth your time.