Reviews tagging 'Racism'

Fences by August Wilson

8 reviews

draven_deathcrush's review against another edition

reflective tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

Had to read for ap lit :((( 
It wasn't terrible, but I just don't care about books or plays set in this time period. It was better than Death of a Salesman though.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racial slurs and Racism

Moderate: Infidelity

Minor: Adult/minor relationship

rosalie_gonzalus's review against another edition

inspiring reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism and Racial slurs

irisgoldson's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse

Moderate: Racial slurs, Violence, Toxic relationship, Domestic abuse, Racism, and Misogyny

Minor: Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Infidelity, War, Classism, Mental illness, and Alcoholism

idonoteatchairs's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional reflective tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Racism, Racial slurs, Mental illness, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis

Moderate: Violence

Minor: Rape

arcadering's review against another edition

emotional funny reflective fast-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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny, Racism, Racial slurs, Infidelity, Death, and Death of parent

Moderate: Forced institutionalization, Child abuse, and Violence

Minor: Sexual content

jakeaboi's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

This play is extremely emotional in its powerful moments, but it takes a while to get there.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Infidelity, Racial slurs, Death, Racism, and Cursing

Moderate: Forced institutionalization and Death of parent

Minor: Violence and Sexual content

gilnean's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective sad fast-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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism

Moderate: Infidelity

Minor: Sexual content

lilifane's review against another edition

challenging emotional reflective sad medium-paced

4.0

 Didn't think I would enjoy it but I really liked it.
It has really complex characters and explores topics like racism, poverty, identity and different family dynamics. Although I didn't like the protagonist and didn't much care for him, I got attached to all the other characters and was rooting for them. Also, loved the setting in the backyard of the house. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent, Death, Infidelity, Racism, and Mental illness