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ifyouhappentoremember's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
4.5
American woman to sell more than a million copies. It is also a masterfully crafted work.
Set in Harlem during the 1940s, we follow Lutie Johnson, a newly single mother determined to achieve her own version of the American Dream. However, the ever-present specter of racism, sexism, and poverty threatens her dreams of financial security.
This is one of those works that still feels current and vital. The ending is emotionally devastating. I saw some reviews that mentioned this but I wasn't mentally prepared for that gut-punch of an ending.
Set in Harlem during the 1940s, we follow Lutie Johnson, a newly single mother determined to achieve her own version of the American Dream. However, the ever-present specter of racism, sexism, and poverty threatens her dreams of financial security.
This is one of those works that still feels current and vital. The ending is emotionally devastating. I saw some reviews that mentioned this but I wasn't mentally prepared for that gut-punch of an ending.
moniipeters's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-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? Yes
4.75
waynediane's review against another edition
4.0
I really thought this was a great book- so appropriate with racial takes place 1944 New York- the problem was the ending just seem to have stopped. Otherwise, I thought this was a great book how through a great story the explanation of white vs. black social inequity and the ability to climb the ladder in America is stacked unfairly.
jnehilla's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
laurynsbookshelf's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
bearprof's review against another edition
5.0
Terrible and terribly sad, but a must-read. When they talk about how readers have more empathy for their fellow humans, it's because of books like this.
ellavermeylen's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.75
blessing_aj's review against another edition
dark
informative
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
A classic for a reason. I keep coming back for that first page description , but ended up reading the whole thing, this time and having my heart broken all over again.
laurencatherine44's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
slow-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? It's complicated
4.0
jlorentsen's review against another edition
challenging
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5