I didn't like this book as much as I expected/hoped to based on content and reviews.

My favorite aspect was the theme of oral storytelling in the Black community (not uncommon; quite important in several societies).

The story was overwhelmingly bleak and depressing (in each generation). It's also a bit of a slog, with, for instance, Lebanon/Jackson’s secret revealed to readers at ~46%. Other potential twists were easier to predict (sadly).