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nicolasvallaey's review
3.5
Kon er moeilijk in geraken, maar was wel echt heel goed. Hoofdstuk “the New York Times”was amazing.
ktrain3900's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- 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
The more things change, the more they stay the same. I chose this book to read as part of a challenge to read a book published the year you were born (for me, that's 1976). While certainly this book feels its age, in spots, occasionally, it's largely contemporary to everything that's happening in the US still. The title protagonist suffers, in what often feels like a passive way, as many of us do, sleepwalking through much. The suffering feels a bit Christlike in moments, the weight of the world (or at least a misguided, meandering, back-looking country) on her shoulders, as she is surrounded by Judases, by Pilots and Pharisees, by so many needy people craving a miracle or maybe just a handout/hand up. Yet she ultimateley chooses life and herself over death and others, without compromising to the system or those around her. My only criticism is that it was little hard for me to initally get into, and to follow in places.
faithsathenaeum's review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This was an insightful book with beautiful writing. Meridian by Alice Walker tackles racism, sexism, feminism, and colorism through different stories through Meridian, Truman and Lynne. It's refreshing to see how black people see white people and what they think of them instead of the other way around. This book just takes you in neutral ground, presenting flaws on both sides of white and black. The book is really just in the middle of it all, like Meridian, our main character. Who does not side with anyone, even knowing the 'right' thing or the 'correct' thing to do. I only gave it four stars because I wasn't satisfied with the ending but overall I really enjoyed this thought-provoking book.
mmchampion's review
3.0
This book was in my cue, so I didn’t read the description. Although the book was set in the South during the Civil Rights era, it is so relevant now - even without the civil unrest that is happening now. The style in which this book is written made it tougher for me to follow.
jnehilla's review against another edition
challenging
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gaslighting and Sexual content
readsbyross's review
5.0
Wow, this book was stunning. Really shocked I haven't read any Alice Walker before when she writes as beautifully as she does - will definitely be reading more from her!
bookynooknook's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
sad
tense
medium-paced
4.0
mimirtells's review
2.0
2/5 Stars (%36/100)
Deals with a young black girl named Meridian, her personal life (including pregnancy) and her involvement with the Civil Rights Movement. The book is very autobiographical if you are especially knowledgeable about Alice Walker and also her daughter Rebecca Walker's life. It was okay in my opinion, but not even close to The Color Purple. Give it a chance.
Deals with a young black girl named Meridian, her personal life (including pregnancy) and her involvement with the Civil Rights Movement. The book is very autobiographical if you are especially knowledgeable about Alice Walker and also her daughter Rebecca Walker's life. It was okay in my opinion, but not even close to The Color Purple. Give it a chance.
mimirtells's review against another edition
2.0
2/5 Stars (%36/100)
Deals with a young black girl named Meridian, her personal life (including pregnancy) and her involvement with the Civil Rights Movement. The book is very autobiographical if you are especially knowledgeable about Alice Walker and also her daughter Rebecca Walker's life. It was okay in my opinion, but not even close to The Color Purple. Give it a chance.
Deals with a young black girl named Meridian, her personal life (including pregnancy) and her involvement with the Civil Rights Movement. The book is very autobiographical if you are especially knowledgeable about Alice Walker and also her daughter Rebecca Walker's life. It was okay in my opinion, but not even close to The Color Purple. Give it a chance.