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qursum's review
dark
informative
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
burnsreadsbooks's review
reflective
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? No
3.0
sma_olivia's review
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.25
nietnoah's review
4.0
One of the most hurtful things is to read about innocent little black kids who face racism and don’t understand what’s happening. Honestly, neither do I. Because why is it that we must live divided and people of colour cannot live as carefree as white people can. Such a shame. This book brought that to light in a different way. I liked it a lot!
wheelylauren's review
2.0
A mixed bag of short stories. None of them really stuck with me I'm afraid!
sophiaxlm's review
4.0
Four African-American/racial discrimination themed short stories. Those in them had to struggle with accepting (or struggling against) their blackness (and sometimes their Americanness), as well as showing their offsprings a possible way out. Actually, the second story show one of the "way" the young black boys had chosen...
livvi_05's review
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0