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Passing by Nella Larsen

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raebo1979's review

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challenging dark informative reflective 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? Yes

3.75

_jasper_394's review against another edition

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emotional mysterious reflective tense fast-paced

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

3.5

The ending was underwhelming for me. If one summarised it, I guess the ending could seem fantastic but the way it was written didn't bring about any interest/alarm. That could've perhaps been achieved if the ambiguity was more defined.

Rest of the story was pleasant enough while I was listening...or, in hindsight, is actually just alright. Not something I'd revisit.

The narrator didn't do a great job. Her voice for the characters kept altering, sometimes even merging that I was confused as to which character was speaking.

Edit: Maybe even 2.5 stars. Not that it was dull or boring but it didn’t rouse any emotion out of me now that I think of it.

vendelaaa's review against another edition

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dark emotional 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

3.0

valentinacaneschi's review against another edition

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dark tense slow-paced

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

2.75

bri_cm's review against another edition

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mysterious reflective medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character

4.25

katievgood's review against another edition

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2.0

While I am interested in reading more books of this era and setting (1920s Harlem) this one was not for me. The period and location were about the only things going for this book.