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schnabelmarie's review against another edition
challenging
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
librarycowboy's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, Racial slurs, Misogyny, Rape, and Incest
Moderate: Bullying, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Alcohol, Animal death, and Death of parent
rebeccaalice93's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
4.0
jpauguste's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
This is probably the most devastating book I have ever read. Toni Morrison’s lyrical way of writing shows how the tolls of racism, poverty, and neglect can leach onto us like a parasite and make us sick, mentally and morally.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual harassment, Emotional abuse, Racism, Pedophilia, and Mental illness
berrycedar's review against another edition
5.0
Absolutely magnificent. One of my favourite writers. An absolute treasure to literature. Beautiful writing style with both subtle and vivid symbolisms
davi's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
it took me forever to finish this book because it's such a hard read. but i loved it, toni morrison's writing is phenomenal and so gripping. she knows how to make you FEEL
kylie_hoodenpyle's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
5.0