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luisareadss's review against another edition
informative
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
3.5
ritasdqrocha's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
It has a slow start, but then you get to know the characters, you empathize with them, the rhythm of the story picks up and you don’t want to put it down.
frazilice's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
chelseahelton's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
fast-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
4.75
zeldazonks's review against another edition
challenging
dark
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Really beautifully written. Really tragic. Read it in one day.
bbethcasas's review against another edition
emotional
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
Tish and Fonny are in love and have been as long as they can remember. They are silly happy, expecting a baby, and set to be married soon, until Fonny is falsely identified of a terrible crime and imprisoned. Both families set to work together to try to get him set free, but things just move so slowly and the birth of the baby is moving closer and closer.
alicyagrace's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
carlyshoo's review against another edition
4.0
This was a delicate portrait of love that I’ll never know. And for that I’m grateful.
mrspeacockwiththecandlestick's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Tish has loved Fonny for most of her life. Just as they are beginning to start a life together, Fonny is accused of a crime that he did not commit. Baldwin created complex characters navigating very real and unimaginable horrors.
"If Beale Street Could Talk" is about the power of love and its ability to conquer all.
This was a beautifully heartbreaking story with an ending that I had hoped for! I am so glad that I read this for my 1974 read!
"If Beale Street Could Talk" is about the power of love and its ability to conquer all.
This was a beautifully heartbreaking story with an ending that I had hoped for! I am so glad that I read this for my 1974 read!
katebirdie's review against another edition
emotional
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? Yes
3.75