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mblanke's review against another edition
- 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
4.75
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Racial slurs, and Racism
Minor: Alcoholism, Bullying, Drug abuse, Homophobia, and Classism
ofpagesandparagraphs's review against another edition
- 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? N/A
4.0
Graphic: Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, and Torture
Moderate: Child abuse, Child death, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Police brutality, and Classism
mrsdarcylynn's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- 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
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Death, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Torture, Violence, Forced institutionalization, and Murder
Moderate: Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence
anxious_bibliophile's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Torture, Forced institutionalization, and Police brutality
she_reads_though's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
I can’t wait to read more Colson Whitehead. No wonder he’s been making every list and winning every prize. The writing is beautiful, the story flows, and the topics, albeit heavy, are important and do not feel overdone.
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Death, Emotional abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Forced institutionalization, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
jamiekesselman's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Hate crime, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Slavery, Torture, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Vomit, Police brutality, Murder, Colonisation, and Injury/Injury detail
erynelle's review against another edition
- 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
4.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Physical abuse, and Racism
Moderate: Child death, Confinement, Hate crime, Violence, and Murder
tctimlin's review against another edition
- 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? No
5.0
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Bullying, Child abuse, Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Torture, and Forced institutionalization
We all need to read Colton Whitehead so that we can understand and take responsibility for our history.gelslitreviews's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Child abuse and Child death
Moderate: Racial slurs, Racism, and Abandonment
atamano's review against another edition
- 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? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Death, Physical abuse, Racism, Violence, and Forced institutionalization
Moderate: Pedophilia and Sexual violence