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The Love Songs of W.E.B. Du Bois
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This story takes you back and forth between present day and the beginning of American history and the tribal ages..
As written in the Washington post:
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Jeffers uses that oracular narrator to carry us swiftly through the foundational sins of North America. “The original transgression of this land,” she writes, “was not slavery. It was greed, and it could not be contained.” Though the European immigrants “had been oppressed in their own land by their own king . . . they resurrected this misery and passed it on.” Kidnapped Africans are hauled across the ocean, while the natives who live here are shoved off or murdered.”
Very interesting history …though I was way more interested in the present day story!
Could this novel have been shortened? I believe so, at times the old history bogged down the story for me and that is why it took so long for me to read this.
I will forever remember Uncle Root!
This story takes you back and forth between present day and the beginning of American history and the tribal ages..
As written in the Washington post:
“
Jeffers uses that oracular narrator to carry us swiftly through the foundational sins of North America. “The original transgression of this land,” she writes, “was not slavery. It was greed, and it could not be contained.” Though the European immigrants “had been oppressed in their own land by their own king . . . they resurrected this misery and passed it on.” Kidnapped Africans are hauled across the ocean, while the natives who live here are shoved off or murdered.”
Very interesting history …though I was way more interested in the present day story!
Could this novel have been shortened? I believe so, at times the old history bogged down the story for me and that is why it took so long for me to read this.
I will forever remember Uncle Root!
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Karen...I hope it is a good one after all the hype!
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Fran wrote: "Karen...I hope it is a good one after all the hype!"Me too… so far so good😊
Glad you liked this. It is on my TBR list
Margaret wrote: "Glad you liked this. It is on my TBR list"Hope you enjoy it!
I like the sound of this one. Your review is great and enticing
PoppyReads wrote: "I like the sound of this one. Your review is great and enticing"Thank you!
Does it belong on my "100 pages too long" shelf, Karen, or is that taking it too far?
Julie wrote: "Does it belong on my "100 pages too long" shelf, Karen, or is that taking it too far?"😅 yes, Julie!
I've debated reading this one off and on, Karen, but am happy to see your five stars for this, your 5 stars makes this even more tempting!
Cheri wrote: "I've debated reading this one off and on, Karen, but am happy to see your five stars for this, your 5 stars makes this even more tempting!"It’s quite a commitment… didn’t read as fast as other huge epic novels I’ve read.
Still delivered a solid rating! Great review and this one is on my list 😊
Jen wrote: "Still delivered a solid rating! Great review and this one is on my list 😊"Thank you Jen, I think you’ll enjoy this!
Julie wrote: "Okay. . . let's go with 20!"🤣👍🏼
Superb review, Karen!! Hope to read this one soon!! 💖
Julie wrote: "Superb review, Karen!! Hope to read this one soon!! 💖"Thank you Julie!
Glad it was still 5 stars for you, Karen, in spite of your reservations. I thought the book was extraordinary.
Angela M wrote: "Glad it was still 5 stars for you, Karen, in spite of your reservations. I thought the book was extraordinary."Thank you Angela!
Great review, Karen. I finished yesterday. For me, it was the historical sections that resonated more. I could not connect with Ailey or most of the present-day characters, no matter how hard I tried!
Melissa wrote: "Great review, Karen. I finished yesterday. For me, it was the historical sections that resonated more. I could not connect with Ailey or most of the present-day characters, no matter how hard I tried!"Thank you Melissa… funny how two people can feel so differently 😊
Terrific review, Karen. I wanted to read it but when I noticed its size, I returned it unread. Like you, I'm more interested in the more recent history.
Bianca wrote: "Terrific review, Karen. I wanted to read it but when I noticed its size, I returned it unread. Like you, I'm more interested in the more recent history."Thank you Bianca! Not sure if you’d like this, to be honest😊
You are not the only one who thinks it could have been edited and shortened by many pages. Fantastic review Karen.
Excellent review, Karen! This sounds like an intriguing story. I'm glad you enjoyed it!
Barbara wrote: "You are not the only one who thinks it could have been edited and shortened by many pages. Fantastic review Karen."Thank you Barbara!
Kimber wrote: "Excellent review, Karen! This sounds like an intriguing story. I'm glad you enjoyed it!"I hank you Kimber!
This is such a lovely review, Karen! I loved Uncle Root too!
Jennifer ~ TarHeelReader wrote: "This is such a lovely review, Karen! I loved Uncle Root too!"Thank you Jennifer! Such a great character!
Lovely review, Karen!
Meredith wrote: "Lovely review, Karen!"Thank you Meredith!
Sounds interesting, but perhaps too long.
I, too, loved this. I didn’t find it to be too long but it took me two weeks to read it. I think I read other things in between.
Marialyce (absltmom, yaya) wrote: "Sounds interesting, but perhaps too long."😊
Tammy wrote: "I, too, loved this. I didn’t find it to be too long but it took me two weeks to read it. I think I read other things in between."It took me a few weeks! It’s fine by me, I love big novels!
I often prefer one timeline over another in a dual timeline story. I'm glad you enjoyed this anyway :) Great review Karen!
JanB wrote: "I often prefer one timeline over another in a dual timeline story. I'm glad you enjoyed this anyway :) Great review Karen!"Thank you Jan!
Karen...glad it was a winner for you. Awesome review!💖
Fran wrote: "Karen...glad it was a winner for you. Awesome review!💖"Thank you Fran!
