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myclutteredbookshelf's review against another edition
4.0
Graphic: Racism, Homophobia, Suicide, Racial slurs, and Infidelity
ryankaybee's review against another edition
- 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
3.75
Graphic: Grief, Racial slurs, Homophobia, Domestic abuse, Infidelity, Racism, Emotional abuse, and Violence
signeskov's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Graphic: Misogyny, Racism, Sexism, Suicide, and Domestic abuse
Moderate: Drug use, Homophobia, and Alcohol
lmwanak's review against another edition
- 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
3.75
I'm floored by the relationships and the tensions and the friendships and the jealousy. The moments of rage, the moments of tenderness, in some cases directed towards the same person. And although Rufus only appears in the first quarter of the book, his presence lingers after his death. and while there was times I felt the story wandered, Baldwin's writing kept me fully engaged.
This was the first James Baldwin book I've ever read, and it definitely won't be the last.
Graphic: Racism, Suicide, and Racial slurs
Moderate: Hate crime, Racial slurs, Misogyny, Domestic abuse, Homophobia, and Physical abuse
Minor: Sexual harassment
sofipitch's review against another edition
- 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
4.75
Graphic: Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, and Infidelity
Moderate: Homophobia, Racism, and Racial slurs
alisonbrookins's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Suicide, Violence, Homophobia, Physical abuse, Mental illness, Forced institutionalization, Domestic abuse, Toxic relationship, Sexual violence, and Racism
aliannavelezzzz's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Addiction, Alcohol, Chronic illness, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Grief, Homophobia, Infidelity, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexual content, Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, Violence, and Vomit
atticusbinch's review against another edition
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Moderate: Racial slurs
Minor: Sexual assault, Domestic abuse, and Homophobia
tina94's review against another edition
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Racism, Sexual violence, and Suicide
Moderate: Alcoholism and Homophobia