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diyaspectrum's review against another edition
5.0
One of the best books I've gotten the chance to read for school. Hundred percent recommend for those who wants to have a better idea of race relations in the USA.
alisynamant's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
keen's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, Violence, and Racial slurs
Moderate: Police brutality, Rape, and Incest
Minor: Medical content, Sexual assault, and Slavery
the_eucologist's review against another edition
4.0
Really enjoyed it. Plan on reading it again, though (and soon), as it isn't the kind of novel that lends itself to the 'fits and starts' schedule of reading. Will also need to check out more by Ellison as this is my first read-through of his material.
kimvanness's review against another edition
5.0
My favorite modern American novel. You may already have read, or been required to read, an excerpt from this book, usually titled "Battle Royale." I strongly urge you to read the rest of the work. Brilliant.
greesman's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
abbydavis's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
hbbw's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
I really liked this book and I think I’d like it more if I hadn’t read it for school. I’ll definitely have to read it again, some parts were confusing and generally I think theres benefit to reading the book a second time after reading the ending. The only thing is out of no where theres some sexism and this one line which was crazy and baffling but besides that it’s really amazing.
swan_sama's review against another edition
challenging
slow-paced
2.0
This was a drag to get through. A lot of good points overshadowed by length