Reviews

Heads of the Colored People by Nafissa Thompson-Spires

open_far's review against another edition

Go to review page

3.0

a series of sketches with a twist. 'Whisper to a Scream' and 'Not today, Marjorie' were standouts for me

gemgem18's review against another edition

Go to review page

dark emotional funny reflective sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

fjordpingvin's review against another edition

Go to review page

dark funny reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

debsd's review against another edition

Go to review page

emotional funny medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix

4.5

romancereadsbyshauna's review against another edition

Go to review page

dark inspiring sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

zedohee's review against another edition

Go to review page

dark emotional funny reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

fantasynovel's review against another edition

Go to review page

4.0

Really love this book!! It’s hilarious but also moving and thoughtful and so creative. The first story blows me away every time I read it. Like, for real.

alicebme's review against another edition

Go to review page

5.0

So good. All of them. They zip around your body and then nestle in.

aerialsshelfielife's review against another edition

Go to review page

The themes went slightly above my head

jen_read24's review against another edition

Go to review page

dark emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated

4.0