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silverthorn'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
3.5
Graphic: Slavery, Blood, Murder, Racial slurs, Child abuse, Racism, Misogyny, Sexual assault, Child death, and Torture
Moderate: Sexual content, War, and Rape
Minor: Fire/Fire injury, Alcoholism, and Hate crime
penny_dlc's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
i know these are just words you can say about books but idk man it spoke to me.
Graphic: Racism, Child death, War, Murder, Child abuse, Sexual content, Racial slurs, and Slavery
razorfangz'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
4.5
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Blood, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Sexual violence, Body horror, Death, Grief, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Slavery, and Violence
Moderate: Animal death, Death of parent, and Animal cruelty
This one is a Lot. It is upfront and brutal about its themes and can be very uncomfortable (which is the point).gunnaraj's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Slavery, Rape, Child death, Violence, Racism, and Child abuse
lindseyhall44'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
5.0
I have been a reader since I first learned the skill, eventually swapping picture books for novels and poetry collections. While reading has exposed me to the beauty of stories many times before, never in my life has my perception of literature been completely transformed by a book. However, Beloved did just that.
Morrison crafted an incredibly complex and stunning book, brimming with figurative elements and raw emotion.
I am forever greatful for reading the genius of Toni Morrison and cannot wait to continue on with the rest of her work.
This is a new all time favorite.
*PLEASE CHECK TRIGGER WARNINGS! This is a very heavy and dark read.
Graphic: Blood, Child abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Mental illness, Murder, Confinement, Pregnancy, Racial slurs, Child death, Death, Death of parent, Grief, Physical abuse, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, War, Violence, Hate crime, Rape, and Sexual violence
marianne_maschine's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Violence, Rape, Sexual assault, Mental illness, Blood, Child death, Racism, Slavery, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Hate crime, and Racial slurs
saoirsebb's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Child abuse, Racism, Racial slurs, and Rape
alexandra_skl's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Hate crime, Murder, Racial slurs, Rape, Slavery, Violence, Blood, Gore, Emotional abuse, Pregnancy, Racism, Sexual content, and Torture
itslemoi'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? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Rape, Racism, Slavery, Vomit, Torture, Sexual violence, Racial slurs, Injury/Injury detail, Grief, Emotional abuse, Death, Classism, Child abuse, Child death, and Blood
lily1304's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Slavery, Racism, Violence, Murder, Child death, Child abuse, Blood, Pregnancy, Torture, Sexual violence, Rape, and Death