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dianazheng's review against another edition
inspiring
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
rileaf's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
owenpeak's review against another edition
3.0
The satire in this short story was so fascinating; the idea of commemorating one’s family’s past and heritage was so nuanced and interesting and the conflict created between Dee and her mother and Maggie was fascinating to observe. I thought some of the more satirical comments and touches were good but sometimes felt a bit random and unnecessarily insensitive at points.
leic01's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
boose's review against another edition
read for: american short story
AŞIRI GÜZELDİ HİÇ BİTMESİN İSTEDİM
AŞIRI GÜZELDİ HİÇ BİTMESİN İSTEDİM
browncharlotte18's review against another edition
2.0
it just wasn't for me. I did like her intention and themes of the story, but I'm just not a fan of Alice walker's writing style.
melinum's review against another edition
4.0
Reading this short story was (oh wonder!) very interesting.
I found the incredible harmony between the two most opposing sides of society quite engaging to read. On one hand we have this incredible, handy woman, who thinks and does things practically and out of necessity. She wakes up, and chooses to live life the way she had been taught by her mother, her grandmother and even her great grandmother - day by day, forging her own instruments by hand. A traditional, off-set lifestyle common for her generation and her background.
On the other hand you have this very modern woman, riding along and suddenly making a big fuss about something that should've been thought of as natural. She acts as if these practical ways aren't meant to be practiced but displayed. Made available to appreciate and gaze upon, withstanding to touch or even use it.
I don't want to say too much, but it was definitely worth its time and I'm excited to further discuss this soon.
I found the incredible harmony between the two most opposing sides of society quite engaging to read. On one hand we have this incredible, handy woman, who thinks and does things practically and out of necessity. She wakes up, and chooses to live life the way she had been taught by her mother, her grandmother and even her great grandmother - day by day, forging her own instruments by hand. A traditional, off-set lifestyle common for her generation and her background.
On the other hand you have this very modern woman, riding along and suddenly making a big fuss about something that should've been thought of as natural. She acts as if these practical ways aren't meant to be practiced but displayed. Made available to appreciate and gaze upon, withstanding to touch or even use it.
I don't want to say too much, but it was definitely worth its time and I'm excited to further discuss this soon.
edazreads's review against another edition
4.0
Such an interesting short story. Great ideas of heritage, family and appropriation presented throughout. I want to visit Maggie and Mama and sit in their yard with them!!!