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lottie1803's review against another edition
challenging
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medium-paced
4.25
mitskacir's review against another edition
4.0
Knowing that this is an absolute Baldwin must-read, and of course seeing it on nearly every social-justice "to read" list, but not knowing anything about the book itself, I was quite surprised by The Fire Next Time. While certainly an examination of race relations in the US, it is also essentially about religion, with Baldwin in particular critiquing Christianity and Islam. Having just read "The Color Purple", Baldwin's reflections on a white God continued the conversation for me of what role Christianity plays in the Black community. I would like to re-read this alongside its descendant "Between The World and Me".
chels14's review against another edition
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5.0
janiswong's review against another edition
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4.5
Blistering, searing, and with great poise, Baldwin writes with intimate honesty using the sharp tip of his pen. His words still ring true today.
laceyadorkable's review against another edition
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5.0