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francesfincher's review against another edition
3.0
"How do we examine the legacy of colonization when the basic facts of its construction are disputed in the minds of its beneficiaries?"
leesahajduk's review against another edition
2.0
Important topics but I don’t like the writing style. This book is just not for me.
saumya_412's review
challenging
informative
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- 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? No
5.0
aminasbookshelf's review against another edition
challenging
dark
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
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
5.0
librar_v's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- 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? Yes
2.0
I rarely feel compelled to write reviews but this was a bad book. Very much trying to be meaningful and in trying too hard, loses its meaning. The topics touched upon are interesting and deserve due diligence - classism, racism, sexism, and achieving success in spheres where you are treated as an outsider, but this book falls short. The result is a collection of complaints about a system that the protagonist seems blithely unaware she is strengthening.
oshepard314's review against another edition
3.0
Beautiful writing but a little difficult to follow.
hjf95's review against another edition
adventurous
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.75