A review by nookandcrannyseattle
Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson

adventurous emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring mysterious reflective sad medium-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? Yes

5.0

In strong contention for my Book of the Year and it's only January! The story felt familiar and yet not quite like anything I've ever read before. Wilkerson writes with exceptional humanity and I love the way she talks about food! It's really in line with my own philosophy on food as a vehicle for culture and storytelling.