I found it so intriguing and just wanted more of their relationship. I did not at all expect a bond, or even a plotline, to form between these two… but I was not disappointed that it did. Even more, the relationship between Melanin and Kristin was so much more interesting.
I wanted to stay with the two characters to continue watching their bond reform itself and grow stronger than it ever was before. Watching the mother/son relationship go on the rollercoaster of connectedness was so captivating for me. In terms of the story/plot itself, I greatly appreciated the relationship building that took place within Melanin’s small family, between him and Mama and between him and Kristin. Thus, for this reason, Melanin’s point-of-view was well-received and proved very interesting due to its uniqueness.
Often times, when we are told of a gay character’s coming out through a straight protagonist, it belittles the experiences of the homosexual individual… BUT, with this story, Mama was so comfortable with her own self and was already out in her public life, that it would not have had the same impact to have had the narrative focused on her. Now, I do think that this could be a dangerous plot to write, but I was quite pleased with Woodson’s portrayal of it. One thing that I enjoyed about this novel was that it was about a lesbian, but also not? It was more about Melanin’s reaction and experiences after Mama’s coming-out. Review: This was a quick, easy, forgettable read by the renowned Jacqueline Woodson. Now Melanin has to decide how this new revelation will impact his relationship with his mother, while also working to protect his small family from his friends’ bullying ways. This life is quickly turned upside-down, though, when Melanin’s mom introduces him to her new significant other: Kristin. He loves his simple life and going out and playing basketball with his friends. Summary: Melanin Sun and his mom are closer than any mother and son in his neighborhood.
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