60 pages 2 hours read

Jesmyn Ward

Let Us Descend

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2023

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Reviews & Readership

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Let Us Descend by Jesmyn Ward is hailed for its evocative prose and deeply resonant themes. Critics commend Ward's ability to weave complex emotional narratives that reflect on historical traumas. However, some reviews mention a slower pace and challenging structure. Overall, the novel is praised for its lyrical storytelling and powerful impact.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Let Us Descend?

A reader who would enjoy Let Us Descend by Jesmyn Ward is likely captivated by lyrical prose, complex characters, and themes of resilience and identity. Fans of Toni Morrison's Beloved and Colson Whitehead's The Underground Railroad will find a similar mix of haunting beauty and historical reflection in Ward's narrative.

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Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Genre
Historical Fiction
Magical Realism
African American Literature
Topics
Race / Racism
Trauma / Abuse / Violence
History: World
Themes
Identity: Race
Values/Ideas: Justice & Injustice
Relationships: Mothers