Review - Sorrowland by Rivers Solomon

Sorrowland by Rivers Solomon
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I received an advanced reader's copy of this novel via Netgalley.com in exchange for an honest review.

Honestly, I will be shocked if this isn't one of the most popular novels in spring/summer 2021, at least within the sci-fi and LGBT lit circles. Sorrowland is at the same time poignant and hopeful, haunting and soothing, submersing the reader into a gothic America scarred by the very real history of our country.

There isn't much I can say plot-wise without spoiling this novel. It is best experienced, rather than summarized by a reviewer. The pacing is excellent, allowing the reader to experience Vern's inner (and outer) turmoil without dragging. Characters are both likable and believable. The plot fills itself with twists and turns that are foreshadowed in a subtle manner that doesn't insult the intelligence of the reader.

I recommend Sorrowland for any fan of near-future science fiction, modern horror, or wishes to read more novels by Black female authors.

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