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cinnamuscles's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? No
3.0
kitschykitchen's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
tense
slow-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
This book is a necessary read in 2024, in my opinion. As a black reader, I felt so seen seeing how these issues for us are timeless and it made me want more for my community. The image of a patriarchal, all-black town is powerful and I think really hits the nail on the head of the misogynoir that exists in the black community.
jmcook's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-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? It's complicated
3.75
kate_cunningham's review against another edition
challenging
dark
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
wuraoye's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
medium-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
4.25
tarrowood's review against another edition
4.0
Morrison is a CRAFTSWOMAN with words, and the beauty of her stories is insurmountable. Paradise is not an easy read, and has too many names and stories to follow at times, but every moment flows with the next in ways that are masterful.
The way that we attempt to find a paradise with those that are healed, rather than broken, can be harmful, and Paradise exemplifies this idea. Gather with the broken hearted, and your grievances shall be heard. Surrounding yourself with those that have stories that can intertwine with yours is better than attempting to assimilate to an unknown crowd.
Furthermore, Morrison hints at the dangers of isolation in Paradise, and does so in ways that invert her normal narratives.
Paradise may not be my favorite read of Morrison’s, but damn it was worth the week of tough reading and contemplation it took.
The way that we attempt to find a paradise with those that are healed, rather than broken, can be harmful, and Paradise exemplifies this idea. Gather with the broken hearted, and your grievances shall be heard. Surrounding yourself with those that have stories that can intertwine with yours is better than attempting to assimilate to an unknown crowd.
Furthermore, Morrison hints at the dangers of isolation in Paradise, and does so in ways that invert her normal narratives.
Paradise may not be my favorite read of Morrison’s, but damn it was worth the week of tough reading and contemplation it took.
briggs_drea's review against another edition
challenging
informative
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
sabinasolorzano's review against another edition
challenging
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.25
hannahc24's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
reflective
slow-paced
- 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? Yes
4.75